Southwestern Baked Corn Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can creamed corn
• 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (2.8 oz) package french-fried onions, divided

Instructions

In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent.

In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Stir in whole kernel corn, creamed corn, chile peppers, sauteed onion, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.

Pour into a greased 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and stir in half of the french-fried onions. Sprinkle remaining onions on top.

Bake 20 minutes more.

Serve and enjoy!