Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (12 oz) packages frozen corn.
- 1 red bell pepper, diced.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon paprika.
- 2 tablespoons butter.
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed.
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, divided.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to exactly 350°F and thoroughly grease 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Place frozen corn in large skillet without thawing first.
- Add diced bell pepper, salt, black pepper, and paprika to corn in skillet.
- Add butter and cubed cream cheese to vegetable mixture.
- Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until corn is heated through.
- Continue cooking until cream cheese completely melts and incorporates into sauce.
- Remove skillet from heat once cream cheese is fully melted.
- Stir one cup of shredded Mexican cheese into hot corn mixture.
- Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Top casserole with remaining cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
Notes
Make ahead friendly.
Great side dish.
Double cheese blend.
Quick preparation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 146
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g