Corn with Cream Cheese Chilies
Indulge in the velvety richness of Corn with Cream Cheese Chilies, a quick and easy side dish that’s bursting with flavor! Featuring sweet corn kernels coated in a silky blend of cream cheese, milk, and butter, this recipe gets an irresistible kick from diced green chilies. With a hint of garlic powder and perfectly balanced seasoning, it’s the ultimate comfort food to elevate any meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this creamy, spicy-sweet dish is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holiday spreads. Serve it warm alongside grilled meats or tacos for a delicious twist on classic corn sides.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Sweet corn kernels
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 4 ounces Green chilies (diced, canned or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 0.25 cups Milk
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sweet corn kernels and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they're heated through.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and coats the corn evenly.
Add the diced green chilies, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Continue to cook for an additional 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.6 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.0 g | 305% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 66.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.8 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2770 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
