Mexican Corn Casserole
Bursting with bold flavors and creamy textures, this Mexican Corn Casserole is the ultimate side dish for family dinners, potlucks, and holiday feasts. A luscious blend of sweet corn kernels, creamy sour cream, melted butter, and savory shredded cheeses is elevated with the spicy kick of jalapeños, green chilies, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika. Topped with golden-baked cornbread mix for a fluffy, slightly crisp finish, this casserole is both indulgent and satisfying. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, it serves up to 8 and pairs perfectly with grilled meats, tacos, or a fresh salad. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and a hint of herbal freshness. Perfect for fans of comforting, Mexican-inspired recipes, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn kernels (frozen, fresh, or canned)
- 1 can creamed corn
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 8.5 ounces cornbread mix
- 1 piece jalapeños, finely diced
- 4 ounces green chilies (canned, diced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, creamed corn, sour cream, and melted butter. Stir until well incorporated.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cornbread mix, diced jalapeños, green chilies, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 82 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 919 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*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.
