Lite Corn Pudding

Parmesan cheese, low-fat margarine, and sour cream lighten up this corn pudding studded with green chiles and jalapenos.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup yellow cornmeal
• cooking spray
• 1 cup light sour cream
• ¼ cup diced jalapeno peppers
• 3 cups corn kernels, divided
• 4 ounces light margarine, melted (such as Promise®)
• 9 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained and patted dry

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 2-quart rectangular casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Puree 1 cup corn, margarine, and eggs together in a food processor or blender.

Step 3

Combine remaining corn with pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, cornmeal, green chiles, jalapeno, and salt in a large bowl. Add pureed corn and mix well. Pour mixture into the prepared dish; sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until puffy and golden, about 30 minutes. Broil for a few minutes until golden spots appear.