Mexicorn Casserole
Get ready to spice up dinner with this creamy and cheesy Mexicorn Casserole, a crowd-pleasing twist on classic comfort food. Loaded with the bold flavors of Mexicorn, sweet corn, and diced green chilies, this casserole gets a velvety richness from softened cream cheese, sour cream, and melted butter. The combination of shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses adds melty, gooey goodness, while hints of cumin, paprika, and garlic powder give it a smoky, savory kick. Topped with extra cheese and optional crushed tortilla chips for a delightful crunch, this baked dish is golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour. Perfect as a standalone dinner or a flavorful side for gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz Mexicorn (canned, drained)
- 15 oz Sweet corn (canned, drained)
- 4 oz Green chilies (diced, canned, drained)
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Crushed tortilla chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish lightly with non-stick spray or melted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Mexicorn, sweet corn, and green chilies. Stir to mix evenly.
Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, melted butter, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are well blended and creamy.
Fold in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup of Pepper Jack cheese, reserving the remaining cheese for the topping.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the reserved cheddar and Pepper Jack cheeses over the top of the casserole. If desired, add a layer of crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4060 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 290.8 g | 373% | |
| Saturated Fat | 166.6 g | 833% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 768 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 7514 mg | 327% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.7 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.7 g | ||
| Protein | 133.9 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 3092 mg | 238% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2256 mg | 48% | |
*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.
