WOULD YOU TRY THIS COMFORTING 🌽 Cream Cheese Corn Casserole 🧀?

Bring the warmth of family gatherings into your kitchen with this delightfully cheesy corn casserole!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (18 oz) bag frozen corn, thawed
- 1/3 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and generously greasing a 2-quart baking dish.
2. In a medium pot over low heat, combine the cream cheese and butter, allowing them to melt together.
3. Gradually stir in the milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. Season the creamy mixture with salt and black pepper, then add the thawed corn and cayenne pepper if you're using it. Stir everything together to distribute the spices evenly.
5. Transfer the corn mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
6. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top of the corn mixture.
7. Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
Per serving: Calories: 350, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 430mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g.

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and milk.
- Add a crunchy topping by sprinkling crushed crackers or breadcrumbs mixed with a little melted butter over the cheese before baking.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated, then baked just before serving for added convenience.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 20 minutes | Serving: 6

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