Description
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of this Creamy Jalapeño Corn recipe. A Tex-Mex inspired side dish that combines sweet corn with creamy cheese, jalapeños, and a hint of smoky paprika.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen corn (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Creamy Cheese Sauce: Reduce heat and add cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir until the cheese melts.
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and jalapeños, then incorporate the thawed corn.
Introduce shredded cheddar, simmer until slightly thickened, then garnish with cilantro before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra heat, retain jalapeño seeds or sprinkle cayenne.
- Try baking in a casserole dish with extra cheese for a golden, bubbly top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
