Description
Creamy cheesy corn delight combines sweet kernels with rich dairy for a comforting side dish. Southern kitchens embrace this simple yet satisfying recipe that brings warm memories to family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450 grams) frozen corn, thawed and drained
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (226 grams) cheddar cheese and/or pepper jack cheese, grated (2 cups)
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 4 oz (113 grams) can diced green chilies
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), establishing the perfect thermal environment for your culinary creation.
- Mixing: Combine thawed corn kernels with cream cheese, sour cream, green chilies, black pepper, and garlic salt in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the ingredients meld into a harmonious blend.
- Layering: Transfer the corn mixture to an oven-safe ceramic dish, smoothing the surface and generously sprinkle most of the shredded cheese throughout, reserving some for the final golden crown.
- Baking: Distribute the remaining cheese across the top, creating an enticing layer that will transform into a crispy, molten topping during the 20-minute baking process.
- Resting: Extract the dish from the oven once the edges bubble and the cheese achieves a rich, amber complexion, then allow the Cheesy Corn Delight to settle for 3-5 minutes, letting the flavors intensify and the temperature become serving-friendly.
Notes
- Drain Corn Completely: Excess moisture will make the dish watery and prevent proper cheese melting, so pat kernels dry with paper towels.
- Cheese Temperature Matters: Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and more consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust green chilies based on personal heat preference; remove seeds for milder flavor or add extra for bolder taste.
- Serving Suggestions: Best enjoyed immediately after cooling to maintain optimal cheese stretch and prevent separation of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 397 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg