Description
A savory and creamy corn casserole packed with cheese and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican blend, more or less to taste
- 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar, mozzarella or Mexican blend cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup whole grain yellow cornmeal, fine ground
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds frozen corn, thawed
- 5 green onions, thinly sliced with white and green parts separated
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/4 cup jalapeños (minced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish or baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Cut 1/4 pound or 4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend into 1/2 inch cubes. On a separate plate, shred the remaining cheese (except the shredded Parmesan). Set aside.
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Pulse half of corn and scallion whites in food processor until a coarse puree; about 12 pulses.
- Stir pureed corn mixture into flour mixture.
- Add sour cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan, eggs, jalapeños, if using, melted butter, remaining half of the corn, and cubed Monterey Jack.
- Stir until combined. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
- Smooth top so it’s as level as possible.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Then cover with Monterey Jack or whatever shredded cheese you’re using. Use as much or as little as you like!
- Bake until casserole is somewhat puffed up and cheese is a golden-brown color; between 45 to 50 minutes.
- Transfer casserole to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with green onions and fresh cilantro.
- Serve and enjoy every bite.
Notes
- This casserole pairs well with a fresh salad or grilled meats.
- Adjust the cheese and spices based on personal preference for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg