Cheesy Corn Recipe

A serving of creamy, cheesy corn casserole sits on a dark blue plate, surrounded by forks, shredded cheese, and a patterned napkin on a white tiled surface—the perfect cheesy corn recipe for any occasion.

5 from 2 votes

This Cheesy Corn Recipe is creamy, rich, and full of melted cheese sauce! It makes the ultimate comfort food side dish that’s perfect for holidays, BBQs, or weeknight dinners! Ready in 20 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Let Rest:5

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons Butter
8 ounces Cream Cheese
2 cans Whole Kernel Corn 15 ounces each, drained
1 can Green Chilies approximately 4 ounces
¼ teaspoon Pepper
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

Add the butter, cream cheese, drained corn, green chilies, pepper and salt to a small saucepan.
Heat over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted and combined.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese. Watch closely and heat just until the cheese is melted and smooth.
Remove from heat, let it rest for about 5 minutes and then it's ready to serve and enjoy!

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Helpful Tips

Using Frozen Corn - You can use frozen corn in this recipe but make sure that you thaw and cook the frozen corn before using in this recipe so that it doesn't add extra moisture to this corn.
Using Fresh Corn - You can use fresh corn if you prefer. When using fresh, remove it from the cob and then it can be added to the pot right away but it will take longer to cook through. You can also cook the corn on the cob, remove the corn kernels and then add it in for this recipe.

Variations Ideas

Mexican Cheesy Corn - Add chili powder, lime juice, onions, and Cotija cheese for a delicious variations.
Bacon Cheddar Corn - Mix in crumbled bacon for smoky flavor. We even like to add a handful of chopped bacon right before serving.
Slow Cooker Version - Combine ingredients and cook on low for 2–3 hours. This is a great idea to keep the cheesy corn warm while serving.

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