Kicked Up Baked Corn Pudding Casserole Recipe

This creamy, cheesy, and subtly spicy corn pudding casserole is a crowd-pleaser! Baked to golden perfection with a delightful kick from jalapeño (easily adjustable to your spice preference!), this side dish is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or a comforting weeknight meal. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 582.6 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Kicked Up Baked Corn Pudding Casserole 85

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kicked Up Baked Corn Pudding Casserole

  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced, or to taste
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

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How to Make Kicked Up Baked Corn Pudding Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Butter an 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
  3. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 4 cups of thawed corn and sauté for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of half-and-half cream.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until coarsely textured.
  7. Melt another 3 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, and 1/2 jalapeño pepper, minced (or less, to taste).
  8. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in the corn puree.
  10. Let cool for 20 minutes.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  12. Gradually add the egg mixture to the corn mixture, stirring to combine.
  13. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  14. Sprinkle with 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  15. Bake for 30 minutes, uncovered.
  16. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 cup grated cheddar cheese.
  17. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

125g

Carbs

7g

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