Jalapeno Corn Casserole is a lighter, budget-friendly side dish that feeds a crowd. Sweet yellow corn and jalapenos come together for this family favorite holiday side dish.
Jalapeno Corn Casserole is the perfect side dish for a big holiday meal such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. This recipe can be made in a cast-iron skillet or a 9” X 13” casserole. Makes enough to serve a hungry crowd whether it’s at a holiday gathering or backyard BBQ.
One of my mottos for moderation during the holidays (or anytime really!) is if you want to eat healthy, bring something healthy!
Most corn casseroles are decadent and loaded with cream cheese and heavy cream. The cream corn in this recipe helps add that creamy sweet flavor and texture. A little bit of sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the corn, while the jalapeños add a little bit of heat which can be adjusted to your preference.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Eggs
- Butter
- Cream Corn: One 15 oz. can of cream style corn.
- Cornmeal
- All-Purpose Flour
- Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Corn: You can use any combination of fresh, canned or frozen corn. To use frozen corn, thaw before assembly and make sure corn is not too dried out.
- Jalapeños: Fresh jalapeños with the seeds and membrane removed.
- Cheddar Cheese: I recommend shredding your own cheddar cheese.
Variations
- Swap the fresh jalapeños for roasted Hatch Green Chile peppers or poblano peppers.
- Increase the heat by adding more jalapeños or mixing in diced habanero or serrano pepper.
How to make
- Preheat oven and lightly grease casserole dish or skillet.
- Whisk together milk, eggs and butter. Stir in cream corn, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Fold in corn, jalapeños and shredded cheese.
- Transfer to prepared dish and bake for 1 hour or until center is set.
To make ahead of time: The corn casserole can be prepared a day in advance, refrigerated and then baked the next day.
Reasons to love this jalapeno corn casserole
- Makes a full 9" X 13" casserole.
- Budget-friendly side dish for a crowd or big family.
- Can be enjoyed as a side dish year round!
- A lighter side dish although no one would be able to tell.
- Easy to make
📖 Recipe
Jalapeno Corn Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 eggs
- 4 Tbsp. butter melted and cooled
- 1 - 15 oz. can cream style corn
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 4 cups whole kernel corn
- ⅓ cup fresh jalapeños minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9” X 13” or large oven safe cast-iron skillet and set aside.
- Whisk together milk, eggs and butter. Stir in cream corn, cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in corn, jalapenos and shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 1 hour or until center is set and casserole is golden brown. If necessary, cover with foil during the last 15 minutes of cooking to prevent browning.
Notes
I hope your family and friends enjoy this corn casserole! It is an honor to be a small part of your holiday meal.
Alaine
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Patti
Can this be frozen?
Alaine
I haven't personally frozen the casserole before, but I think it would hold up just fine.