Cheesy Chile Cornbread Casserole Recipe
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4.8
Cheesy Chile Cornbread Casserole Recipe
Description
This casserole uses a prepared cornbread mix combined with corn, diced chiles, heavy cream, beaten eggs, melted butter, sour cream, chili powder, and shredded cheddar cheese to form a rich batter. The mixture is poured into a casserole dish and baked until the top browns gently, producing a dense, moist interior studded with corn and chiles that provide subtle heat and texture contrast.
The inclusion of sour cream adds creaminess and moisture while chili powder enhances its gentle spice profile. Extra shredded cheddar cheese can be added on top near the end of baking for a melted cheesy crust.
This dish serves well alongside grilled meats or as a hearty vegetarian main. It can also be customized by adding cooked chicken or ground beef to make a complete meal.
Using any preferred cheese can adjust the heat and flavor intensity, and sifting the cornbread mix helps avoid lumps and ensures smooth batter consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cornbread mix box, brand Jiffy
- 2 cups corn
- 3/4 cup chiles diced
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded, plus more for topping if desired
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat an 8x11 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Blend together the cornbread muffin mix, corn, chiles, cream, eggs, butter, sour cream, chile powder and cheese until just combined and no wet spots remain. Do not over mix the casserole batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepare casserole dish. Bake for 55 minutes, or until top turns a light brown. If you want a cheesy topping, sprinkle with the additional cheese and return until cheese is just melted.
- Remove and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Any cheese can be substituted; for more heat, try Pepper Jack or habanero-laced cheese.
- Add cooked, shredded chicken or drained ground beef to make the casserole more filling.
- Sift the cornbread mix before mixing to prevent lumps in the batter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 22.6mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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