Poblano Corn Casserole

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This light and fluffy poblano corn casserole has sweet corn and mildly spicy pepper in every bite. Self-rising cornmeal gives it texture and lift, while the cheese and cream cheese make it rich and creamy.

Karen Rankin

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Poblano Corn Casserole — Photo: Fred Hardy

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels (from about 4 ears)
1 cup chopped poblano peppers
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
2 large eggs
1 (4.5-ounce) can diced green chiles
½ cup whole milk
½ cup self-rising cornmeal (white or yellow; see Tip)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, poblanos, onion and cumin; cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent and the poblanos are slightly tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese. Set aside to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk eggs, green chiles, milk, cornmeal and salt together in a large bowl. Reserve 1/3 cup cheese and add the remainder to the egg mixture. Add the corn mixture; stir well to combine. Spoon into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with the reserved cheese. Bake until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Tips

If you can't find self-rising cornmeal, substitute 6 Tbsp. fine cornmeal, 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp. baking powder.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230	Calories
13g	Fat
21g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g	20%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 5g	25%
Cholesterol 72mg	24%
Vitamin A 483IU	10%
Sodium 246mg	11%
Potassium 210mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Poblano Corn Casserole

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