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Square of Mexican corn casserole served on a plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Mexican Corn Casserole

This Mexican Corn Casserole is made with a homemade cornbread mix, sweet corn, queso fresco, cilantro and a bit of chili pepper. The flavor combination will remind you of street corn! This flavorful side is perfect along your favorite Mexican meals or any Holiday meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 15 ounce can creamed corn
  • 1 15 ounce can whole corn kernels
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces queso fresco crumbled
  • ½ bunch cilantro chopped

Toppings

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray a 3 quart baking dish with non stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine the all purpose flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chili powder. Mix this together with a fork.
  • Add in the melted butter, creamed corn, corn kernels, egg, and sour cream.
  • Stir this together until well combined, be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl as needed to completely mix together.
  • Fold in the crumbled queso fresco and chopped cilantro.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until fully cooked, top will be golden and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Top with drizzles of crema, more crumbled queso fresco, fresh chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of paprika.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare this dish ahead of a big holiday meal to save time. Bake the casserole according to the directions, cool completely, then cover and store in the refrigerator. Pull from the fridge and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 until warmed through. 
Storage Information
  • Leftovers: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freezer: Store in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Reheating: Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes until warmed. Or reheat slices in a microwave covered with a damp paper towel.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 583IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 1mg