Hot Corn
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy Hot Corn recipe! A perfect blend of sweet corn kernels, rich cream cheese, melted cheddar, and a kick of jalapeño makes this dish irresistibly indulgent. Ready in just 25 minutes, this skillet-side dish is ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game-day parties. Seasoned with paprika and garlic powder for added depth, it’s topped off with optional fresh green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Whether served as a standout side or scooped up with tortilla chips, Hot Corn is a crowd-pleaser that balances creamy, cheesy decadence with a touch of heat. Make it your next go-to side dish, and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 0.25 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the corn kernels to the skillet and stir to coat with butter. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is warmed through and begins to slightly brown.
Lower the heat to medium-low and mix in the cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir continuously until the cream cheese is fully melted and combined with the corn.
Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the mixture is creamy and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Transfer the hot corn to a serving dish, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 361 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 2552 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.9 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 950 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2409 mg | 51% | |
*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.
