After that fair experience of ultra spicy corn, we were hooked. We have tried so many spicy foods and loved many of them, but our absolute favorite is still that spiced corn. Maybe it is because it was the first we loved? I don’t know, but I decided I would make it at home. I bought all the ingredients (very basic) and got to cooking and came up with this amazing recipe that is full of spicy goodness. I really think you and your family are going to love it as well.
Check out what our friends over at Peas and Crayons had to say about this:
“Whether you go the appetizer route or whip this up as an easy peasy side dish, this spicy southern hot corn is sure to rock your plate! Make it as spicy or as mild as your heart desires.”
Yep, depending on how spicy you like your food, you can definitely play around with the spice factor!
Ingredients
3 + 1/2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced (seeds/veins removed)
3-4 TBSP diced pickled jalapeno peppers, extra to taste
2 + 1/2 TBSP Land O’ Lakes butter
4 oz Philadelphia cream cheese
1/4 tsp paprika (regular, no smoked)
1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
EXTRAS:
hot sauce
extra cheese for topping
extra jalapeños for a fiery kick!
spicy green salsa (see note below)
cilantro or parsley for topping
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Thaw corn if using frozen.
Chop all your veggies and set aside.
For tender peppers, feel free to sauté your bell peppers and fresh jalapeño to soften.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter and cream cheese.
Stir often until smooth and creamy.
Add your corn, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, and pickled jalapeños.
Season with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
Stir in 1/2-3/4 cup of cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted.
Pour into a casserole dish and top with remaining cheddar.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly!
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Quick Tip: This recipe is considered mild, so feel free to add more spice if you’d like it
Thanks again to Peas and Crayons for this amazing recipe.
