Best Chipotle Cheddar Corn Casserole Recipes

CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR CORN CASSEROLE

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Make and share this Chipotle Cheddar Corn Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia
1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen white corn, defrosted
1/2-3/4 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Coat the inside of a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add in onion and chipotle; saute about 2 minutes, until the onion begins to soften.
Add in the flour; whisk until white bubbles form on the vegetables.
Cook the flour for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the chipotle.
Gradually add the milk and sugar and bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
Add in corn; stir to blend.
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish; sprinkle cheese over the top.
Preheat oven to 350°; Bake for 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown; serve hot.
Make Ahead or OAMC: after step 7-cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Defrost casserole in the refrigerator overnight, if necessary.
Preheat oven to 350°; let casserole come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Bake for 30 minutes, until casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown; serve hot.
Variations: Parmesan-Crusted Corn Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomatoes-substitute ¼ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes for the chipotle and freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the cheddar.
Green Chile Corn Casserole: substitute one 4-ounce can chopped green chiles, rinsed and drained, for the chipotles, and substitute pepper Jack cheese for the cheddar.
Creamy Herbed Corn Casserole: omit the chipotle and add 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon to the onion while sautéing; substitute either shredded Gruyere or sliced Brie cheese for the cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 43.8, Sodium 147.2, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 9.8, Protein 11.9

CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR CORN CASSEROLE RECIPE - (5/5)

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Provided by á-3711

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 T butter
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 T flour
2 cups milk
2 t sugar, optional
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen white or yellow corn, thawed
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and chipotle; cook, stirring, until onion softens, 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour; cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk; stir in sugar. Heat, whisking, to a boil. Stir in the corn. Pour the mixture into a greased 9 inch square baking pan. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake until bubbling and cheese is golden brown, 40-50 minutes.