Cheesy Green Chile Corn Casserole

📜 Collection: UK15 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides A classic, savory corn casserole with a spoonbread-like texture, packed with creamed corn, cheddar cheese, and a mild kick from green chiles. This comforting side dish bakes up golden and set in the center.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins50 minsNone8-10 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • 11x7x1.5 inch baking dish
  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 (16 ounce) cansCream CornUncooked
2 cupsCheddar CheeseShredded
1 (4 oz) canGreen ChilesChopped
1/2 cupOnionFinely chopped
1 cupMilkStandard
2 largeEggsLightly beaten
1 cupCorn MealYellow
1/2 teaspoonGarlic SaltFine
1/2 teaspoonSodaBaking soda

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Mix Wet Ingredients

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 11x7x1.5 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the 2 (16 ounce) cans cream corn, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup milk, and 2 large lightly beaten eggs. Stir well until fully incorporated.

Step 2: Combine and Bake

  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup yellow corn meal, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
  2. Stir the dry corn meal mixture into the wet corn mixture until just combined and smooth.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean and golden.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole up to a few hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if necessary.


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