Tex Mex Corn Squares
Experience the bold, zesty flavors of Tex Mex Corn Squares, a savory baked dish that’s perfect as a side or appetizer for any occasion. This recipe combines sweet bursts of corn kernels with a hearty base of cornmeal, cheddar cheese, and diced green chilies, all infused with smoky cumin and chili powder for a kick of Tex-Mex spice. Moist and fluffy with a golden crust, these squares are easy to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of baking time. Garnished with fresh cilantro, they’re as vibrant as they are flavorful. Whether served alongside chili, a steaming bowl of soup, or as a party snack, these crowd-pleasing corn squares are guaranteed to disappear quickly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies (canned)
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground cumin, and chili powder until well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the milk and melted butter, and whisk together until smooth.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced green chilies until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the dish cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing into square portions.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm as a side or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.0 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2822 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.8 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.5 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1218 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*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.
