Southwest Baked Corn
Bring bold, vibrant flavors to your table with Southwest Baked Corn, a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender sweet corn kernels blended with diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, and green onions, this dish is a symphony of texture and taste. Creamy sour cream, tangy lime juice, and a trio of spices—cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder—deliver the unmistakable southwestern flair, while a luscious mix of cheddar and cotija cheeses creates a rich, bubbly topping. Comforting and colorful, this baked corn casserole is ready in just 45 minutes and can be served as a standout side or even a dip. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness, and you'll have the ultimate fiesta on a plate! Keywords: Southwest Baked Corn recipe, cheesy corn casserole, easy side dishes, Southwestern flavors, baked corn casserole.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet corn kernels
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 1 small (seeded and diced) jalapeño pepper
- 3 stalks (thinly sliced) green onion
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cups (crumbled) cotija cheese
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for greasing the baking dish) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh cilantro
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced jalapeño, and sliced green onions.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cotija cheese to the bowl and mix well.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the sour cream mixture over the corn mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the mixture is bubbling.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.0 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 519 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 456 mg | 10% | |
*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.
