Cheesy Corn Bake recipe is creamy, cheesy, and warm. Basically your perfect casserole and comfort food dream! Perfect for a hearty side dish at home, or a dish to pass at a potluck or holiday dinner!
Cheesy Corn Bake
As I am writing this it is basically a beautiful Fall day. ย Sunny and bright and just this side of warm enough to go out without a coat. Perfect. ย And you know what that means? It’s casserole season!!! My favorite season. ย I may even like it more than pumpkin season. ย I don’t know. ย It’s a close one…
This Cheesy Corn Bake is a casserole recipe that you’re definitely going to want to try. ย Warm, creamy, and cheesy, you’re not going to want to stop eating it. And who could blame you. ย It’s the perfect dish to go with any of your favorite dinners, but it’s also the perfect recipe to bring to holidays or potlucks. ย It’s a guaranteed hit. ย Everything you love about comfort food and casseroles!
To make your own Cheesy Corn Bake, prep your ingredients. ย Then, add butter in a medium skillet over medium heat to melt. ย When the butter is melted, add onions and peppers and saute for about 2-3 minutes. ย Then add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue sauteing for an additional 2 minutes, until vegetables are tender and garlic is fragrant. ย Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside for now. ย Grab a 9-inch square baking dish (or round dish works, too. ย Whatever you have on hand). Add your cream cheese and sour cream, and whisk them together until smooth. Then add your corn and sauteed veggies and fold in gently. ย Spread the mixture out smooth in the dish. ย Then top with shredded cheese and fresh parsley for garnish. Bake in a 375ยฐ oven for about 20 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. ย Allow Cheesy Corn Bake to set for 5-10 minutes before serving, then serve warm. Enjoy!
Cheesy Corn Bake Recipe
Cheesy Corn Bake
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium red pepper chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 16 ounce package frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Monterey-Jack or Colby-Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley.
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and peppers and saute until tender and onion is translucent, about 2-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue sauteing for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove vegetable mixture from heat and set aside.
- In a 9"x 9" baking dish, add softened cream cheese and sour cream and whisk together until smooth.
- Add corn and sauteed vegetables to the baking dish. Stir to combine and to fully coat the vegetables with the cream cheese mixture.
- Spread the mixture smooth then top with shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
- Bake in a 375ยฐ oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and dish is cooked through.
- Serve immediately, while cheese is warm and melted.
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This looks so amazing; I love comfort food, but same for special occasions to splurge on the calories. Do I dare incorporate mashed potatoes to this casserole?