Southwest Baked Corn

Bring bold, vibrant flavors to your table with Southwest Baked Corn, a crowd-pleasing side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender sweet corn kernels blended with diced red bell pepper, jalapeño, and green onions, this dish is a symphony of texture and taste. Creamy sour cream, tangy lime juice, and a trio of spices—cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder—deliver the unmistakable southwestern flair, while a luscious mix of cheddar and cotija cheeses creates a rich, bubbly topping. Comforting and colorful, this baked corn casserole is ready in just 45 minutes and can be served as a standout side or even a dip. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness, and you'll have the ultimate fiesta on a plate! Keywords: Southwest Baked Corn recipe, cheesy corn casserole, easy side dishes, Southwestern flavors, baked corn casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups sweet corn kernels
• 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
• 1 small (seeded and diced) jalapeño pepper
• 3 stalks (thinly sliced) green onion
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups (crumbled) cotija cheese
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 0.25 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (for greasing the baking dish) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with unsalted butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, diced jalapeño, and sliced green onions.

Step 3

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled cotija cheese to the bowl and mix well.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the sour cream mixture over the corn mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the mixture is bubbling.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1509.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2707.8

Total Fat 185.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 442.6mg	0%
Sodium 4444.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.5g	0%
Total Sugars 64.1g
Protein 107.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2372.3mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2709.4mg	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: 57.5%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 27.7%