Easy Homemade Fiesta Corn Recipe

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I’m always looking for unique side dishes for parties and holiday gatherings. And since corn is such a kid-friendly vegetable, it’s one of my favorites to include in a side dish. If you’ve ever had canned fiesta corn, you know how delicious it can be. But did you know that’s is easy to make at home, too? This easy homemade fiesta corn recipe is a delicious side dish for any meal! And since it’s made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s also an easy gluten free recipe that everyone at the meal can enjoy.

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Purchasing premade fiesta corn is a quick and easy way to add some flavor to your meal. But making it yourself is almost as simple! All you need are five ingredients and a few minutes of your time to make your own fiesta corn recipe at home tonight.

The combination of corn, bell peppers, and seasonings make this delicious side dish perfect for any meal. Or you could add your homemade side dish to dips or casseroles for even more flavor!

Fiesta Corn Ingredients

If you have never had this type of corn, you’re missing out! And if you’re wondering how to make it, you’ll be surprised just how easy it is. Here’s what’s in fiesta corn:

• Corn. To make this recipe, I used frozen corn. But during the summer months, try cutting fresh corn off the cob and adding it to your recipe instead!
• Bell peppers. You’ll need one red and one green bell pepper to make fiesta corn. But if you prefer the flavor of one top of bell pepper over another, try using two green peppers or two red peppers instead. You can also use frozen bell peppers to speed up the prep time of your side dish.
• Butter. To keep the corn from sticking to the pan and to add some flavor to the dish, you’ll need to add a little bit of fat. If you want to keep your dish dairy free or vegan, simply swap the butter for vegetable oil.
• Taco seasoning. While adding taco seasoning to your fiesta corn is optional, I love the flavor it adds to the dish. If you’re not a fan of the seasoning blend, simply leave it out! Your fiesta corn recipe will be delicious either way.

How to Make Fiesta Corn

Once you have all your ingredients gathered, it’s time to get cooking! Start by dicing your bell peppers into small pieces, making them close to the same size as your kernels for even cooking.

Add the corn, bell peppers and butter to the pan and stir to combine. Try to get the butter close to the bottom of the pan so it melts quickly as the ingredients cook.

Add the taco seasoning to the pan and stir to combine. If you don’t want to use taco seasoning, simply season the vegetables with a little bit of salt and pepper.

Continue cooking the ingredients until the butter is fully melted and the peppers are fork tender. It typically takes 10 to 15 minutes to get this easy side dish cooked, which means it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!

What is Fiesta Corn?

This easy dish is so simple to make, you’ll want to whip it up for every get-together. But before you start serving it to all your friends, why not learn a little bit about the delicious side dish? If you’re wondering what is fiesta corn, I have all the answers for you! This recipe is simply the combination of corn and bell peppers, along with a few southwestern spices, to create a brightly colored side dish that’s perfect for a party.

What is the difference between fiesta corn vs southwestern corn?

Fiesta corn and southwestern corn are basically the same recipe. Both are made with corn and peppers. But the name fiesta corn stuck because it’s the recipe name found on many of the packaged versions at the store. When browsing southwestern corn recipes, you may find some variations to the ingredient list to include spicer peppers, like poblano or jalapeno, or additions like tomatoes or bacon.

Is Mexicorn and fiesta corn the same?

Yes. Mexicorn and fiesta corn are made with the same ingredients. Mexicorn is the name used by Green Giant to describe the combination of corn and bell peppers. While fiesta corn is used by Del Monte. Just like southwestern corn, you may see some adjustments to a homemade Mexicorn recipe, like the addition of spicy peppers and tomatoes.

When can I serve this side dish?

This yummy casserole really is versatile! There are a variety of place you can serve this delicious veggie dish. Here are a few ideas:

• Cinco de Mayo
• Christmas dinner
• Holiday potlucks
• Backyard BBQ
• 4th of July dinner
• Memorial Day dinner
• Easter lunch
• Dinner tonight

More Easy Dinner Recipes:

Slow cooker bacon corn chowder 

BBQ Turkey Stuffed Baked Potato 

Black Bean Corn Salsa 

Slow Cooker Italian Roast Beef 

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