This Spicy Southern Hot Corn is cheesy, creamy, and packed with just the right kick for your new favorite crowd-pleasing side dish that brings comfort food vibes to any gathering. Sweet corn kernels are smothered in a rich blend of cream cheese, cheddar, and jalapeños, then baked until bubbly and golden for the perfect combination of creamy texture and spicy heat. It’s the kind of irresistible side that disappears fast at potlucks and barbecues.
If you love spicy, cheesy sides, you’ll also enjoy our Mexican Street Corn Tacos for another corn-forward dish with bold flavors. For more crowd-pleasing comfort sides, try our Loaded Baked Potato Casserole or Jalapeño Corn Nuggets—both deliver that same satisfying, party-perfect appeal with different textures.
Spicy Southern Hot Corn
Spicy Southern Hot Corn is cheesy, creamy, and packed with just the right kick—your new favorite crowd-pleasing side dish.
6
servings10
minutes25
minutes250
kcal35
minutesIngredients
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
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