Both whole kernel corn and creamy corn are combined with sour cream, an egg, onion, corn bread mix, cheddar cheese, and jalapenos for a creamy, cheesy, sweet and spicy Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Casserole. This is a side dish that is guaranteed to make your mouth water!
This is a recipe I added to our Thanksgiving menu this year along with Cheesy Green Bean Casserole and Broccoli Casserole. It was such a hit and so easy to make, I think it will become a weeknight favorite.
Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Casserole couldn’t be easier to make. It’s a dump all ingredients in a bowl and stir kind of recipe. The casserole is put in the oven to bake and once it is almost done, I add more cheese on top. Everything is better with a warm and melted layer of cheese on top.
A carton of sour cream makes this casserole really creamy and rich.
I added fresh jalapenos for some spice. You can’t see them in the pictures, but I promise you they are there. You could use pickled jalapenos instead or a small can of diced green chilies. Or just leave them out. It’s still a delicious casserole with no peppers at all.
Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Casserole makes a delicious southern side for a holiday meal or a regular weeknight meal.
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Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 (11-ounce) can corn,, drained well
- 1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn
- 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
- 1 large egg,, lightly beaten
- 1 small onion,, finely chopped
- 1-2 jalapenos,, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter,, melted
- 1 (7.5-oz) package corn muffin mix,, I use Martha White
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese,, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. (or you can use a smaller one but you will have to cook it longer.)
- In a large bowl stir together corn, sour cream, and egg.
- Mix in onion, jalapenos, garlic powder, paprika, salt, melted butter, corn muffin mix, and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Pour into prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top and continue to cook until set in the middle, about 15 to 20 more minutes. It is done when there is only a slight jiggle in the middle when you shake the dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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We love this recipe, I have made it several times already as is and it is always a hit. I also will sometimes omit the onion and use a can of diced green chilies instead of the jalapeno.
Two questions, I am bringing this to Thanksgiving for a bigger crowd and wondering if it can be prepared the night before and baked the day of? And has anyone doubled the recipe in a bigger roasting pan…did you just need to cook it a little longer??
Followed directions as stated with the exception of using about 3/4 small onion after reading a review that said the onion ruined it. This was REALLY good and I don’t even like Jalapenos but my family does.
I made this in an open iron dutch oven in a pellet grill. Only variations; red onion and topped with swiss cheese. Really tasty. Thanks for sharing!!!
I have never even heard of cor casserole and omg it is delicious
Turned out really good!
When adding the cheese, it it cups by weight (then grated) or grated cheese placed as well as possible in a measuring cup?
Skip the onions. Ruined it the first time I made it. Second time shook in some dried minced onions and it was perfect