Tex Mex Corn Bake (Print Version)

Savory Tex Mex corn bake featuring sweet corn, peppers, jalapeño, and sharp cheddar in a creamy, spiced base.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup self-rising flour
02 - 1 cup yellow cornmeal
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 cup half and half
12 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

→ Vegetables

13 - 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels
14 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
15 - 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
16 - 1/3 cup diced red onion
17 - 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
18 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

→ Cheese

19 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and grease the baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, yellow cornmeal, cumin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, crack the eggs ensuring no shells, then add melted butter and half and half. Stir gently before folding into the dry mixture without overmixing to maintain tenderness.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red and green bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeño pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes until softened and fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
05 - Fold frozen corn kernels and chopped cilantro into the batter, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Stir the sautéed vegetables into the batter, then fold in shredded sharp cheddar cheese until fully incorporated.
07 - Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and spread uniformly with a spatula. Bake uncovered at 350°F for approximately 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted near center comes out mostly clean.
08 - Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes after baking to firm up for clean slicing and optimal texture.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For the best melt and flavor, shred cheddar cheese fresh. Avoid overmixing batter after adding wet ingredients to keep the texture light and tender.
02 - Resting the dish after baking improves slice integrity and presentation.

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