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Healthy Mexican Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Casseroles, Mexican
Recipe Type: 90/10 Freezer Meals, 90/10 Gluten Free, 90/10 Kid Friendly, 90/10 Regular, 90/10 Vegetarian
Author: Heidi Boortz
Servings : 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen corn 16 oz
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 4 Tbsp cream cheese soft
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for garnish, if desired
  • 2 Tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4 oz cojita cheese crumbled, plus more for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Combine milk and cream cheese in a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside. Add corn, milk mixture, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, pepper and cojita cheese to a bowl. Mix well. Pour into greased casserole dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through. Top with additional cojita and cilantro, if desired.

To Freeze

  • Follow instructions as above, but do not bake. Cover tightly and freeze.

To Cook After Freezing

  • Thaw completely, then bake uncovered at 350 for 35-40 min. Top with additional cojita and cilantro, if desired.