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Cheesy Jalapeño Corn Bake: A Spicy, Creamy Crowd Favorite

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Corn just got a major upgrade 🌽🔥 This cheesy jalapeño corn bake is creamy, gooey, and packs just the right kick.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Wet Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (15 oz) creamed corn

2 large eggs

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1 cup sour cream

Add-Ins:

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

12 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder heat)

½ cup chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a deep 2-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray or butter.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, sour cream, whole corn, and creamed corn.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

Add the corn muffin mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix.

Step 4: Stir in Jalapeños and Cheese

Fold in the chopped jalapeños, shredded cheese, and green onions if using. Reserve a handful of cheese for topping.

Step 5: Bake

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Let the bake rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. This allows the cheesy center to firm up slightly, making it easier to slice.

 

Notes

Use fresh jalapeños for the best texture and flavor. For extra spice, leave in some seeds.

Cheese it up. Sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend all work great.

Let it rest. Cooling for 5–10 minutes after baking helps it slice cleanly.

Double the batch. This dish is a crowd favorite and disappears fast—consider making two!

Make it ahead. Assemble it up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake before serving.

 

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