Tex Mex Corn Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup self rising flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 1/2 cup half & half
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 cups frozen corn
• 1 medium size red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium size green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium size red onion (diced)
• 1 large jalapeno pepper (diced)
• 1/4 bunch of fresh cilantro (leaves only, chopped)
• 8 oz sharp cheddar (shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 F.

2. 2

   Add the self rising flour and yellow cornmeal into a large bowl.

3. 3

   Sprinkle in the cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir the ingredients.

4. 4

   Pour in the half & half, melted butter, and the eggs. Mixed the ingredients until well combined, then set the bowl to the side.

5. 5

   Next drizzle 1/4 cup vegetable oil into a large pan, then place the pan over medium heat. Once the oil is nice and hot, toss in the diced vegetables.

6. 6

   Cook the vegetables until they are nice and translucent, then turn of the heat.

7. 7

   Next, toss 3 cups of frozen corn into the bowl with the batter, followed by the cilantro.

8. 8

   Now add in the cooked diced vegetables and shredded cheese. Mix everything until well combined.

9. 9

   Grease a large bake dish. Add in the corn casserole mixture, and flatten it out.

10. 10

    Bake the casserole, uncovered, in the oven on 350 F for 40 minutes.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven, and let sit for a few minutes.

12. 12

    Serve and enjoy!