Spicy Cheesy Corn Casserole

⏱ 55 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Corn

This casserole highlights the fresh flavour of frozen corn, combined with a creamy, spiced cheese sauce. It is topped with a golden crumb crust for a satisfying texture. The recipe serves four people and takes about 55 minutes to prepare and bake.

Spicy Cheesy Corn Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup cracker crumb
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine the melted 1 tablespoon of butter with the cracker crumbs and set this mixture aside.
  3. In a skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook the chopped shallot for 5 minutes. Mix in the flour and all the spices. Slowly pour in the milk while stirring, and continue to stir until the mixture becomes thick and bubbly.
  4. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until it has melted. Add the package of frozen corn and the egg, mixing everything thoroughly.
  5. Transfer the mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top.
  6. Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 35 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium572300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCorn
AuthorCooking CF