Description
Southern-style creamy corn delight casserole blends sweet corn kernels with rich dairy ingredients for a comforting side dish. Midwestern home cooks cherish this simple yet satisfying recipe you’ll want to serve at family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese, shredded
- ½ cup (50 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps milk (or almond milk for vegan variant)
- 2 oz (57 g) hatch green chiles, diced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh chives, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to 350°F (177°C) and lavishly grease an 8 x 8 inch baking vessel with butter to prevent sticking.
- Sauce Creation: Meld cream cheese, unsalted butter, and whole milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisking until transforming into a silky, uniform liquid.
- Ingredient Fusion: Extract saucepan from heat and seamlessly blend sweet corn kernels, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, green chiles, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive integration.
- Baking Foundation: Cascade the corn mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the surface with a spatula and generously crown with remaining parmesan cheese.
- Initial Baking Phase: Drape aluminum foil over the dish and nestle in the preheated oven, allowing flavors to harmonize and ingredients to warm thoroughly for 20 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: Unveil the casserole and continue baking an additional 10 minutes to cultivate a golden, crispy cheese crust.
- Serving Preparation: Permit the casserole a brief 3-5 minute cooling interval, then embellish with delicate chive fragments for a vibrant, aromatic garnish.
- Presentation: Serve immediately while luxuriously warm, showcasing its creamy texture and decadent cheese surface.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose high-quality, freshly grated cheeses for maximum flavor and smoother melting, avoiding pre-shredded varieties with anti-caking agents.
- Temperature Control Crucial: Maintain medium heat while whisking cream cheese mixture to prevent scorching and ensure silky smooth texture without burning.
- Foil Covering Technique: Aluminum foil helps trap moisture during initial baking, preventing the casserole from drying out and creating a more even heat distribution.
- Resting Period Essential: Allowing the casserole to rest 3-5 minutes after baking helps ingredients set, making serving easier and enhancing overall flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg