Mexican Corn Casserole: Easy & Cheesy
This Cheesy Mexican Corn Bake recipe combines the comforting flavors of a classic casserole with a zesty Mexican twist. Featuring roasted corn and peppers, melty Mexican cheese, and a touch of French-fried onions, this side dish is perfect for family meals or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 bags (12 oz each) frozen corn
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped poblano chile or green bell pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 3 tablespoons cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (8 oz)
- 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook corn as directed on the bag.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in poblano chile, bell pepper, and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Stir in corn, and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, cornmeal, sugar, and salt with a wire whisk until well blended. Stir in the corn mixture and cheese.
- Pour into baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with French-fried onions.
- Bake about 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a milder dish, omit the poblano or jalapeño peppers.
- The casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge, but may need a few extra minutes of bake time.
- If using fresh corn, cook the kernels and cut them off the cob. Frozen corn can be thawed before baking, or baked frozen for a slightly longer time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1 1/2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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