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Creamy Jalapeño Popper Corn Casserole

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A creamy, cheesy casserole with a spicy kick of jalapeños and sweet corn, perfect for cookouts and easy to prepare in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 450g)
  • 2–3 medium jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (170g)
  • ½ cup sour cream (120ml)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced
  • ¼ cup melted butter (60g)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (100g), preferably panko
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Finely chop jalapeños, removing seeds if less heat is desired. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off the cob; if frozen, thaw and drain well. Toss corn and sliced green onions together in a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and slightly fluffy. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Fold in shredded sharp cheddar cheese, prepared corn, jalapeños, and green onions until evenly combined.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter until coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
  8. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Notes

If extra liquid pools before baking, drain or pat corn dry to avoid watery casserole. Resting the casserole before serving helps it set and slice better. Breadcrumb topping is optional but recommended for crunch. Use panko for best texture. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. For dairy-free or low-carb adaptations, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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