Jalapeno Popper Creamed Corn
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 322kcal
This delicious, rich, comforting side is prepared with fresh jalapenos, frozen corn, and cream cheese. Jalapeno Popper Creamed Corn is not only quick and easy to prepare, but it is also an excellent topping for many of your favourite mains like tacos! Super cream, super cheesy, and super tasty!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 large jalapenos, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 cups frozen corn
- 1 cup cream
- 1/2 cup spreadable cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges for serving, optional
Instructions
- Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the onion and ground black pepper. Stir and cook the onion for 3-5 minutes. Don’t brown the onion, but cook it thoroughly.
- Add the garlic and stir it into the onion and butter mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
- Next, add the frozen corn. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes before adding in the sliced jalapenos. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and stir into the corn and jalapeno mixture.
- Spoon in the cream cheese and stir to combine.
- Stir until the cream cheese is blended well into the corn.
- Finally, turn off the heat and add the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
- Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for spritzing.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 899IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg