Kicked Up Baked Corn Pudding Casserole

Elevate your comfort food game with this **Kicked Up Baked Corn Pudding Casserole**, a mouthwatering twist on a classic Southern favorite. This hearty side dish fuses sweet and savory flavors with a fiery kick, thanks to diced jalapeños and a blend of sharp cheddar cheese. A medley of whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, and cornbread mix creates a moist and tender texture, while sautéed onions and spices like paprika add depth and warmth. Perfectly baked to golden perfection in just under an hour, this casserole is ideal for holiday dinners, potlucks, or a spicy weeknight treat. Whether served alongside roast chicken, BBQ ribs, or holiday ham, this easy-to-make dish is sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 2 small, finely diced jalapeño peppers
• 2 cups (fresh or canned, drained) whole kernel corn
• 1 14-ounce can cream-style corn
• 1 8.5-ounce box cornbread mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the diced jalapeños and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, cornbread mix, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, beaten eggs, sugar, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Add the cooked onion and jalapeño mixture to the bowl and stir everything together until well incorporated.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1721.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3335.9

Total Fat 168.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 792.6mg	0%
Sodium 6242.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 389.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 130.0g
Protein 95.8g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 2130.6mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1811.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.9%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 45.0%