Fiesta Corn Casserole
Sweet corn, red peppers and cream cheese team up to make this easy Fiesta corn casserole that's perfect as a side.
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz packs Frozen corn
- 1 8 oz Cream cheese cubed
- 2 cups Cheddar Jack Cheese (shredded) divided
- 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tbsps Butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 2-quart casserole dish by greasing with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add frozen corn, bell pepper, salt, pepper, paprika, butter, and cream cheese to a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until corn is cooked through and cream cheese is melted.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese.
- Pour the ingredients into prepared baking pan and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Cover the baking dish with foil and uncover during the final 10 minutes of cooking to get that beautiful golden brown cheesiness.
- Bulk up the casserole by adding chopped jalapenos, green chilies or Poblano peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 499mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 962IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 0.2mg
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