Easy Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Casserole Recipe
This creamy, cheesy corn casserole with a kick of jalapeño is a happy accident turned family favorite. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for cozy nights or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (about 5–6 ears) fresh, frozen, or canned corn, drained
- 8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (170g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup (½ stick or 56g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: extra shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, smoked paprika for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Wash the jalapeños, cut off the stems, slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Dice into small, even pieces.
- If cream cheese is not softened, microwave in a bowl for 15-20 seconds until soft but not melted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, melted butter, milk, and beaten eggs. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Sprinkle the flour, sugar, salt, and black pepper over the wet mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated. The batter will be thin.
- Add the corn, shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños. Fold with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to set before cutting.
- Serve warm, garnished with sliced jalapeños or smoked paprika if desired.
Notes
If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes. Let the casserole rest before serving for clean slices. For a spicier version, leave seeds in one jalapeño. For a milder version, use only one jalapeño or substitute with canned diced green chiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of ca
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
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