Fiesta Corn Bake Casserole
Get ready to spice up your dinner table with this flavorful Fiesta Corn Bake Casserole! This deliciously creamy, cheesy dish brings together sweet corn, tender cornbread, and bold southwestern-inspired seasonings like cumin and chili powder for a true crowd-pleaser. Featuring a golden, bubbly layer of melted cheddar and an optional kick of green chilies, this casserole is as versatile as it is satisfying. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or holiday gatherings, it's quick to assemble with just 10 minutes of prep and bakes to perfection in under an hour. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a pop of color, this savory casserole is guaranteed to be the star of your meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 can (14.75 ounces) Cream-style corn
- 1 packet (8.5 ounces) Cornbread mix
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (4 ounces) Chopped green chilies (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, cream-style corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, melted butter, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
If desired, fold in the can of chopped green chilies for an extra kick of flavor.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the mixture.
Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, slice into portions, and serve warm. Enjoy your Fiesta Corn Bake Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 673 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.7 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 7% | |
*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.
