Appetizer for 8
Spicy Southern Hot Corn
$3.67for 425 minServes 8
This creamy skillet corn mixes bell pepper, jalapenos, cream cheese, and cheddar for a hot, spicy side dish.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Corn kernels, 18 oz$0.09/oz typical | 18 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $0.58Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 3$0.60 each typical | 3 | $1.76Typical price |
 | Butter, 1.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.50Typical price |
 | Cream cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Swiss, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.35 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$0.92 per serving$3.67 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups corn
- 1/2 large red bell pepper
- 2 fresh jalapeno peppers
- 3 1/2 tbsp diced pickled jalapeno peppers (optional)
- 2 1/2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper (optional)
- hot sauce
- extra cheese for topping (optional)
- extra jalapeños for a fiery kick!
- cilantro or parsley for topping (optional)
Steps
- Dice the bell pepper and fresh jalapenos.
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the corn, bell pepper, and jalapenos for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the pickled jalapenos, cream cheese, paprika, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
- Cook for 5 minutes until the cream cheese melts and the corn is hot.
- Stir in the cheddar until melted, then top with extra cheese, jalapenos, salsa, or herbs.
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