Creamy Low-Carb Corn Casserole with Green Chiles
This creamy low-carb corn casserole with green chiles is a sweet, cheesy side dish that's perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 2 cans whole kernel corn drained, 15.25 oz each
- 1 can chopped green chilies undrained, 4.5 oz
- ½ cup low-fat milk 2% milk
- 1 cup cream cheese ⅓ less fat, softened, 8 oz.
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded, 56g
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded, 56g
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup whole grain Triscuit crackers crushed, 56g
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray. Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the corn, green chilies, milk, cream cheese, melted butter, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir this cream cheese mixture until everything is well mixed.
- Pour the corn mixture into a prepared 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top, then sprinkle the crushed crackers on top of the casserole. Top with a dash of extra salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and golden brown. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, parsley, or chopped greens onions as desired.
Notes
All nutrition facts are an estimate and will change with substitutions. Delicious as a dip, spread, or casserole. For added heat: add chili powder, sliced jalapeño, or red chili flakes. Use any preferred milk, crackers, cheese, or cream cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 114gCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 448mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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