Spicy Southern Hot Corn

Spicy Southern Hot Corn

Healthy Fact of the Day

Use low-fat cream cheese and reduce the cheddar for a lighter version. Corn is naturally high in fiber, and jalapeños add metabolism-boosting heat.
Spicy Southern Hot Corn

Spicy Southern Hot Corn

Recipe by Daily Disher

Spicy Southern Hot Corn is cheesy, creamy, and packed with just the right kick—your new favorite crowd-pleasing side dish.

Course: SideCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 4 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups corn kernels

    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    • 1 cup cream cheese, softened

    • 1/4 cup jalapeños, diced

    • 2 tablespoons butter

    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

    • 1 teaspoon paprika

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) as you prepare the ingredients for the spicy southern hot corn dish.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, and diced jalapeños.
    • Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, then add it to the corn mixture along with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
    • Stir the mixture well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the flavors are evenly distributed.
    • Transfer the corn mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the entire dish surface.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the top is bubbly and slightly golden brown.
    • Remove the hot corn from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving it warm.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    Spicy Southern Hot Corn is a creamy, cheesy baked side that’s bursting with bold flavor. Featuring sweet corn, melty cheddar, cream cheese, and spicy jalapeños, it’s finished with savory spices and baked to bubbly perfection. Serve it at BBQs, holidays, or potlucks—this dish disappears fast.

    5.0 from 4 votes

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