Chipotle-Cheddar Corn Casserole

Name: Chipotle-Cheddar Corn Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 5 cups frozen corn, thawed; 2 eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; u00bd cup cheddar, shredded; 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, minced; salt & pepper, to taste

By Leslie Blythe Casserole, Cheese, Corn, Side dish, Vegetarian Baking

May 1, 2017

This Chipotle-Cheddar Corn Casserole recipe brings out the sweetness of the corn and has a subtle kick from the chipotle. With the addition of creamy cheddar cheese it makes a delicious side dish that can be made ahead.

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

5 cups frozen corn, thawed

2 eggs

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup cheddar, shredded

1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo, minced

salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1Preheat oven to 375° F.

2Whisk corn, eggs, heavy cream, cheddar, chipotle, and salt and pepper; pour into a buttered 1-quart baking dish.

3Bake for 30 minutes.

Variations

Parmesan-Crusted Corn Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

1Substitute ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes for the chipotle and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the cheddar.

Green Chile Corn Casserole

1Substitute one 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, rinsed and drained, for the chipotles, and substitute pepper Jack cheese for the cheddar.

Creamy Herbed Corn Casserole

1Omit the chipotle and add 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon to the onion while sautéing; substitute either shredded Gruyere or sliced Brie cheese for the cheddar.

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