Description
This Jalapeño Cheddar Melt corn casserole is a warm, cheesy, and comforting dish with a creamy texture, sharp cheddar, and a delightful hint of spicy jalapeño, perfect for busy weeknights as a hearty side or satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (or 2 cups frozen, thawed)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup butter, melted
- 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 0.25 cup diced jalapeños (about 2–3 medium, or canned)
- 2–3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prep Your Pan & Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream-style corn, drained whole kernel corn, sour cream, and melted butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Dry & Flavor: Stir in corn muffin mix, 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar, and diced jalapeños. Mix just until barely combined to ensure a tender corn casserole. (If the mixture seems too thick, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of milk).
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared dish. Bake for 45-55 minutes until golden brown on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let the casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving. This helps it set for easier scooping and best texture.
Notes
Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream. Consider gluten-free corn muffin mix. Shredding your own cheddar improves melting. Adjust spice with mild green chiles or red pepper flakes. Add 1-2 tablespoons milk if the mixture is too thick. Resting for 5-10 minutes improves texture and serving. Crispy bacon bits or nutritional yeast are optional additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: corn casserole, cheesy, jalapeño, cheddar, easy weeknight, side dish, comforting, family-friendly, baked, American