Mexican Corn Casserole

Health score
7%
Mexican Corn Casserole
55 min.
8
191kcal

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Looking for a delightful dish that perfectly blends the flavors of Mexico with a touch of comfort food? Look no further than this mouth-watering Mexican Corn Casserole! This easy-to-make recipe is a wonderful addition to any meal, whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying a cozy family dinner at home. Offering a balance of taste and texture, each bite of this casserole is a fiesta for your palate.

Imagine the savory combination of tender corn, spicy green chiles, and creamy Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, all wrapped up in a fluffy corn muffin base. It's a culinary treat that can serve as a hearty side dish, a satisfying starter, or even a fun snack for gatherings. Plus, with just 55 minutes from start to finish, you'll have this delightful dish on the table in no time.

Not only is this recipe bursting with flavor, but it's also flexible! You can easily adjust the spice level to suit your taste, adding more chiles or cheese if you dare. With a caloric count of 191 kcal per serving, this casserole is a guilt-free pleasure, making it easy to indulge without straying from your dietary goals. Whether you eat it alone or pair it with your favorite protein, this Mexican Corn Casserole is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounce chiles green chopped canned
  • 8.5 ounce corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy)
  • 0.5 cup egg substitute 
  • 1.3 ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded with jalapeño peppers
  • 14.8 ounce no-salt-added corn cream-style canned

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 5 ingredients; stir just until moist.
  3. Pour mixture into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 350 for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories191kcal
Protein11.71%
Fat24.38%
Carbs63.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.38
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.9847826698552%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.27kcal
9.56%
Fat:5.33g
8.21%
Saturated Fat:1.85g
11.56%
Carbohydrates:31.46g
10.49%
Net Carbohydrates:28.6g
10.4%
Sugar:8.14g
9.04%
Cholesterol:4.7mg
1.57%
Sodium:503.31mg
21.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.76g
11.52%
Phosphorus:206.96mg
20.7%
Folate:62.33µg
15.58%
Selenium:8.81µg
12.58%
Fiber:2.86g
11.42%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.19%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.76%
Vitamin C:7.7mg
9.34%
Iron:1.49mg
8.3%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.17%
Calcium:69.79mg
6.98%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.59%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.71%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.11%
Magnesium:20.25mg
5.06%
Zinc:0.75mg
4.99%
Potassium:157.78mg
4.51%
Vitamin A:162.59IU
3.25%
Copper:0.06mg
2.88%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.24%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.94%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.78%
Vitamin K:1.65µg
1.57%
Source:My Recipes