JALAPEñO CORN SIDE DISH

Jalapeño Corn Side Dish image

Provided by Lisa Foote

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 can(s) mexi-corn, drained ( corn and peppers mixed)
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
2 Tbsp margarine or butter
1/4 c milk
1 can(s) diced mild green chilies, 4 oz can, undrained
1/2 tsp garlic powder or one clove chopped
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1-2 Tbsp diced jalapeño, fresh or from the can
1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. Grease an 8X8 pan or casserole dish. Preheat overn to 350 degrees. Drain corn. In saucepan or microwave safe bowl, melt butter. Mix room temperature cream cheese with butter until well blended.
2. Add all other ingredients and stir well.
3. Bake at 350 for 25- 30 minutes until bubbly.
4. NOTE: If using fresh jalapeño, use plastic cooking gloves to protect your hands when cleaning out the seeds and chopping it. The oil from the jalapeño can be very irritating to skin.