Best 7 Southwestern Corn And Pepper Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our remarkable Southwestern Corn and Pepper Casserole. This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, savory black beans, and a touch of spice. Perfectly balanced and bursting with color, this casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

The recipe offers two delightful variations to suit your preferences. The classic Southwestern Corn and Pepper Casserole features a creamy sauce made with tangy sour cream and cream cheese, while the Vegan Southwestern Corn and Pepper Casserole caters to plant-based diets with a creamy vegan sauce made from coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Both versions are equally satisfying and packed with goodness.

Whether you're hosting a potluck, planning a weeknight dinner, or simply seeking a comforting meal, this Southwestern Corn and Pepper Casserole fits the bill perfectly. Its versatility extends to meal preparation as well. Make it ahead and reheat when ready to serve, or freeze it for future enjoyment.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that promises to transport your taste buds to the vibrant landscapes of the Southwest.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND PEPPERS



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Make and share this Southwestern Corn and Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Beth A.

Categories     Corn

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine corn, bell pepper, onion and butter.
  • Cover and microwave on high until bell pepper is crisp-tender (5-7 minutes), stirring once.
  • Stir in cumin, salt and ground pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 317.7, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.2

FRESH CORN CASSEROLE WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND JALAPENOS



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Try Ree Drummond's Fresh Corn Casserole with Red Bell Peppers and Jalapenos Food Network recipe for a spicy take on corn casserole.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ears corn (still in the husk)
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 fresh jalapenos, diced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick salted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the corn from the husks. In a large, deep bowl, slice off the kernels of corn with a sharp knife. Turn the knife to the dull side and scrape the cob all the way down to remove all the bits of kernel and creamy milk inside. (I do this inside the bowl because it goes everywhere if you cut it on a board.)
  • Add the red bell peppers, jalapenos, heavy cream, milk, salt to taste, a generous amount of pepper and butter and mix it well. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Bake until thoroughly warmed through, 30 to 45 minutes.

SOUTHWESTERN SAUTEED CORN



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My mother-in-law came up with this corn skillet dish one night for dinner. Everyone who tries it absolutely loves it! -Chandy Ward, Aumsville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
3-1/3 cups fresh corn or 1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in tomato, lime juice, salt and cumin. Cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SOUTHWESTERN CORNBREAD CASSEROLE



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Treat your family to a cheesy Southwestern casserole dinner that features chicken, Progresso® beans, corn, Betty Crocker® muffin mix, Old El Paso® salsa and enchilada sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 pouches (6.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix
1/3 cup milk
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
Sliced fresh jalapeño chiles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 (8-oz) individual baking dishes with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • In large bowl, mix beans, corn, tomatoes, enchilada sauce and salsa. Stir in chicken, cilantro and onions. Spoon mixture into baking dishes.
  • In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, milk and eggs just until moistened. Spoon topping by heaping spoonfuls over chicken mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Sprinkle with cheese blend. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeños.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 868 mg

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE



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I've been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole recipe for years. It tastes wonderful, fits nicely into our budget and, best of all, makes a second one to freeze and enjoy later. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer macaroni mixture to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Serve 1 casserole. Cool the second; cover and freeze up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SOUTHWEST CORN CASSEROLE



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Slightly spicy corn casserole

Provided by CrisDee

Categories     Corn Casserole

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (11 ounce) cans whole kernel corn
1 (11 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1 (8.5 ounce) package dry corn muffin mix
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 small onion, diced
1 large egg
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan or a large covered casserole dish.
  • Combine both types of corn, tomatoes, corn muffin mix, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, onion, egg, and salt in a very large bowl and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm in the center, about 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 951.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND BLACK BEAN SKILLET



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A simple Southwest corn and black bean skillet that goes well with tacos, enchiladas, fish, and even burgers.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn mixture and cook until onion has softened, about 6 minutes. Stir in black beans and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal ingredients: This will ensure that your casserole is packed with flavor.
  • Don't overcook the corn: It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a variety of peppers: This will add color and flavor to your casserole.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses: A blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper Jack cheese is a classic choice, but you could also try using queso fresco, cotija cheese, or even a smoked Gouda.
  • Make sure to season your casserole well: A good rule of thumb is to use 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper per pound of ingredients.
  • Top your casserole with a crispy topping: This could be anything from crushed tortilla chips to grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Southwestern corn and pepper casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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