Description
Jalapeño Corn is a sweet and spicy side dish made with juicy corn kernels and zesty jalapeños sautéed in butter. Quick to make and packed with flavor, it’s perfect alongside grilled meats, tacos, or your favorite Southern comfort meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 jalapeños, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 16 ounces frozen corn
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced jalapeños and minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
- Add corn, salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until ingredients are heated through.
- Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute, or until cream thickens slightly. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn—just drain if using canned.
- Add a splash of lime juice or sprinkle of cotija cheese for extra flair.
- Control the spice by adjusting the amount of jalapeños or using pickled ones.
- Can be served warm or chilled as a spicy corn salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 179kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 207mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
Keywords: Cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, frozen corn