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Spicy Mexican Corn Casserole

By Deborah L Melian

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This gluten-free Spicy Mexican Corn Casserole is baked with three Mexican cheeses, corn (fresh or grilled), black beans and jalapeños in a rich creamy sauce.

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This gluten-free south-of-the-border favorite recipe is a spinoff of Wisconsin Homemaker’s Flemings Creamed Corn Recipe.

It’s a thick and rich side dish that uses grilled, fresh or frozen corn, canned black beans, along with a mix of three shredded Mexican cheeses like Queso Fresco, Cotija and Manchego.

It’s then baked for a dreamy, creamy, cheesy side dish.

My family loves this dish because it offers just the right amount of spiciness that’s perfect with a variety of baked and grilled meats.

How to Make Spicy Mexican Corn Casserole

To Make:

In a large sauce pan, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent.

Add corn, chilis, jalapeño, chicken broth, black beans and spices to the sauce pan. Stir well. Bring to a boil.

For this recipe: If using fresh or grilled corn on the cob, you will need approximately 3 ears of corn with the kernels. removed. Or, one 16 oz bag of frozen corn yields about 3 cups.

Once at a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer and add corn meal. Stir constantly.

Cook for about five minutes or until the sauce thickens. Then add heavy cream. Cook for about a minute, stirring well.

Place in a greased baking dish and top with your favorite Mexican cheese mix.

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For me, I like the trio of Queso Fresco, Cotija and Manchego.

You’ll need approximately 2 cups of cheese for this recipe. But if you like lots of cheese, you can always add more.

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Then, bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the casserole turns golden brown. Remove and serve.

This is an amazingly delicious kid-friendly corn dish that I hope your family will love as much as mine. Enjoy!

For more delicious side dish recipes like this gluten-free Spicy Mexican Corn Casserole, be sure to check out Wisconsin Homemaker’s Recipe Section.

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Spicy Mexican Corn Casserole

This Spicy Mexican Corn Casserole is baked with three Mexican cheeses, corn (fresh or grilled), black beans and jalapeños in a rich creamy sauce.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: 25-minutes-or-less, casserole, corn recipe, gluten free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 372kcal
Author: Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups corn grilled, fresh or frozen (See Notes)
  • 1 medium onion chopped finely
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained, rinsed
  • 4 oz canned green chilis diced
  • 1 jalapeño stem, seeds, ribs removed, chopped finely
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups Mexican Cheese shredded – Queso Fresco, Cotija and Manchego
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large sauce pan, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add corn (if using frozen, there’s no need to thaw), chilis, jalapeño, black beans, chicken broth and spices to the sauce pan. Stir well. Bring to a boil.
  • Once at a boil, turn the heat down to a simmer then add the heavy cream. Cook for about a minute, stirring well.
  • Place this mixture in a greased casserole dish and top with the shredded Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the cheese topping the casserole turns golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and serve hot. Enjoy!

Notes

If using fresh or grilled corn on the cob, you will need approximately 3 ears of corn with the kernels. removed. Or, one 16 oz bag of frozen corn yields about 3 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 928IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 1mg

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