Description
This cheesy jalapeño cornbread casserole is a zesty, creamy, and cheesy twist on classic cornbread. Made with sweet corn, spicy jalapeños, and loads of cheese, it’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, chili nights, or Southern-style meals. Moist, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
- 1 (15 oz) can cream-style corn
- 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1–2 jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: extra jalapeño slices or chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9 inch or similar baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together cornbread mix, cream-style corn, whole corn, eggs, sour cream, and melted butter until well combined.
- Stir in chopped jalapeños and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and the center is set.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, leave the jalapeño seeds or add hot sauce to the mix.
- Use a Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack for more flavor.
- Pairs perfectly with chili, BBQ ribs, or fried chicken.
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Keywords: jalapeño cornbread casserole, cheesy cornbread, spicy cornbread bake, southern side dish, jiffy cornbread casserole
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- Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking dish (9×9 inch)
- Spoon or spatula
- Oven
- Nutrition (Per Serving)
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- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
