Cheesy Green Chili & Corn Bake
A delicious and cheesy bake with corn and green chilies.
Ingredients
- 2.0 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1.0 can green chilies
- 1.0 cups sour cream
- 1.0 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.0 cups shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1.0 cups cornmeal
- 1.0 tsp baking powder
- 1.0 tsp cumin
- 1.0 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 3.0 large eggs
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup diced onions
- 0.5 cup diced bell pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, and diced onions and bell pepper (if using). Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the thawed corn kernels and both cheeses (cheddar and pepper jack) until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, baking powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the green chilies, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them down too much.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, then slice and serve warm.
- Pair this cheesy bake with a side salad or serve it as a delicious side dish at your next gathering!
Notes
Optional garnish with fresh cilantro.