Jalapeño Cheddar Creamed Corn Casserole with Bacon

Name: Jalapeño Cheddar Creamed Corn Casserole with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6-8 as a side dish
Ingredients: 4 oz <a href="https://tillamook.comundefined">Tillamook Farmstyle Original Cream Cheese Spread</a>, softened; ¾ cups <a href="https://tillamook.comundefined">Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese</a>; ¾ cups <a href="https://tillamook.comundefined">Tillamook Sharp White Cheddar</a>, shaved; 1/2 cup <a href="https://tillamook.comundefined">Tillamook Sour Cream</a>; 1/4 cup <a href="https://tillamook.comundefined">Tillamook Unsalted Extra Creamy Butter</a>, melted; 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled; 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp olive oil

By: Taelor Rankin

A recipe brought to you by Food52: Corn, spicy jalapeños, and crispy bacon in a creamy fusion of our cheeses, sour cream and butter give this side dish main-dish energy.

50minserves 6-8 as a side dish

Ingredients

4 oz Tillamook Farmstyle Original Cream Cheese Spread, softened
¾ cups Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese
¾ cups Tillamook Sharp White Cheddar, shaved
¹⁄₂cup Tillamook Sour Cream
¹⁄₄cup Tillamook Unsalted Extra Creamy Butter, melted
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
¹⁄₂cup whole milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
¹⁄₄cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¹⁄₂tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Preheat your oven to 350°F
In an oven-safe skillet or cast iron, sauté corn kernels and diced jalapeños in olive oil on medium - high heat for 2-4 minutes or until toasted.
Remove from heat, then mix in crumbled bacon, Tillamook Farmstyle Sharp Cheddar Shreds, Tillamook Sharp White Cheddar, Tillamook Farmstyle Original Cream Cheese Spread, Tillamook Sour Cream, milk, melted Tillamook Unsalted Extra Creamy Butter, and eggs. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and the center is set.
Let it cool for a few minutes, then garnish with green onions for a festive touch.
Serve warm and watch it disappear!