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Cozy Smoky Bacon Jalapeño Corn Casserole Recipe with Easy Cheddar Crust

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A comforting and flavorful casserole featuring smoky bacon, spicy jalapeño, creamy corn filling, and a crispy cheddar crust. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 450g)
  • 6 slices smoked bacon, diced
  • 1–2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped and seeded for less heat
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sour cream (240ml)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1 cup milk (240ml), whole milk preferred
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp butter (28g), melted
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (150g)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (50g)
  • 2 tbsp butter (28g), melted (for crust)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Add diced onion and chopped jalapeño to the bacon fat and cook for 3-4 minutes until onion is soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked bacon, sautéed veggies, corn kernels, sour cream, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Pour in the milk and flour mixture and stir until well combined.
  6. Pour the filling into a prepared 9×9-inch (23×23 cm) oven-safe casserole dish and spread evenly.
  7. In a small bowl, mix shredded cheddar, panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and smoked paprika (if using). Sprinkle evenly over the casserole filling.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If crust browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil after 20 minutes. Adjust jalapeño quantity to control spice level. For gluten-free, substitute flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free versions. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream. Panko breadcrumbs can be substituted with crushed cornflakes or regular breadcrumbs.

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Keywords: bacon casserole, jalapeño corn casserole, cheddar crust, smoky bacon, comfort food, easy casserole, weeknight dinner

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