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Easy Green Chile Corn Casserole

Easy Green Chile Corn Casserole

Creamy, cheesy corn casserole studded with mild green chiles. Toss it together in minutes for a cozy, crowd-pleasing side.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 15.25 oz canned whole-kernel corn, drained
  • 14.75 oz canned cream-style corn
  • 4 oz diced green chiles, mild
  • 8.5 oz cornbread muffin mix about one small box
  • 1.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded reserve 1/2 cup for topping
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp sliced green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
  • Whisk melted butter with sour cream in a large bowl.
  • Stir in both cans of corn and the green chiles.
  • Fold in cornbread mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin until just combined.
  • Mix in 1 cup cheddar. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
  • Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top; bake 8–10 minutes more until set and golden.
  • Cool 10 minutes. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the cheddar for pepper jack for extra heat, or add 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbles. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days; reheat covered at 325°F until warm.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Green Chile Corn Casserole flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.