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Cowboy Corn Casserole

This tasty side dish is a little sweet, a bit smoky, and totally cheesy. It's perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and barbecues!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cowboy corn casserole
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup milk I use whole milk, you can also use heavy cream.
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons Cowboy Seasoning Mix
  • 4 ½ cups frozen corn defrosted
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar divided
  • 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chives for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk cream cheese, milk, sour cream, flour, and cowboy seasoning mix until combined.
    4 oz. cream cheese, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup sour cream, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2½ teaspoons Cowboy Seasoning Mix
  • Fold in corn, 2 ½ cups cheese, and bacon, and season with salt and pepper.
    3 cups shredded cheddar, 10 slices bacon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, 4 ½ cups frozen corn
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
    3 cups shredded cheddar
  • Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with chives.
    2 tablespoons chives
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

Slow Cooker Instructions
  1. Add a light coating of cooking spray to the crock of the slow cooker.
  2. Prepare the corn mixture as per instructions, and transfer for the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
  4. Top with bacon just before serving so that it stays crispy.
Grilling Instructions
  1. Prepare the casserole and transfer the mixture into an aluminum foil baking pan and cover with tinfoil.
  2. Cook at 350°F on indirect heat for 20 minutes.
  3. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.