Jalapeno Cornbread Casserole

Jalapeño Cornbread Casserole is a cheap and easy side dish packed with sweet corn and just a hint of heat from fresh jalapeño. It bakes up golden and tender, making it a guaranteed crowd pleaser at any meal.


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Jalapeño Cornbread Casserole is one of those tried and true dishes that somehow manages to be comforting, crowd pleasing, and easy all at once. I’ve made this casserole more times than I can count, and it always disappears fast, there’s never a scoop left behind. The combination of whole kernel corn and cream style corn gives it a naturally sweet, moist texture that's perfect with the sour cream and cornbread mix. Even though it features jalapeño, this casserole isn’t very spicy at all, instead, the peppers add a subtle warmth and a delicious depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the corn.

It’s the perfect side dish for holidays, potlucks, BBQs, chili nights, or any meal where you want something hearty and comforting without a lot of fuss. It comes together with simple pantry staples, cornbread mix, butter, corn, sour cream, and jalapeño and bakes into a golden, slightly crisp edged casserole. Whether you're serving a crowd or bringing a dish to a gathering, Jalapeño Cornbread Casserole is one of those recipes that people always ask for after the first bite.


Looking for some more recipes using corn? Try this Street Corn Salad or Bacon Corn Dip!


If you need to use some more jalapeños, check out my Strawberry Jalapeno Salsa or Air Fryer Mummy Jalapeno Poppers!


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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:


  • For best results, make sure to drain the whole kernel corn well so the casserole doesn’t turn out too soft. Finely dice the jalapeño and remove the seeds and membranes if you prefer a milder dish. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking, this helps it set and makes serving much easier. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days. Leftovers reheat great in the oven, microwave or air fryer.
  • This casserole is easy to customize with whatever you have on hand. Swap the jalapeño for canned green chiles for a softer, mild heat, or skip altogether. Use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Stir in freshly shredded cheddar cheese, or try a honey cornbread mix. Butter can be replaced with melted coconut oil or vegetable oil, and feel free to add seasonings like garlic powder, smoked paprika, or your favorite seasoning blend to boost the flavor. You can even mix in extras like diced bell peppers or cooked bacon for a fun variation.


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Yield 8 servings
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
5 Min
Cook time
40 Min
Total time
45 Min

Jalapeno Cornbread Casserole

This easy cornbread casserole combines pantry staples to create a rich, creamy dish that disappears fast every time I make it. The jalapeño doesn’t add much spice, just a delicious depth of flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet corn.

Ingredients

  • 1 - 15.25 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 - 14.75 ounce can cream style corn
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 - 8 ounce container sour cream
  • 1 - 8.5 ounce package cornbread mix
  • 1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  3. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

469

Fat

24 g

Sat. Fat

11 g

Carbs

55 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

26 g

Sugar

4 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

500 mg

Cholesterol

50 mg

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