Easter Eats: Cheesy Corn Bake from 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House {Recipe}

For our family, Easter lunch/dinner looks a lot like a lighter version of Thanksgiving: a big piece of meat with all the same kind of fixings like mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, we'll you get the picture.

So to change it up for this year, we opted for BBQ. Good ole barbecue. While Dallas-Fort Worth has tons of amazing places to enjoy BBQ cooking at its best, the hubs wants to make it himself. However, I'm in charge of the fixings. And it's just not BBQ if I can't get at least a few bites of this Cheesy Corn Bake from 3 Stacks Smoke House in Frisco. There's just something about this golden goodness that screams "I need to eat this NOW." 

Perhaps it's the cream corn. 

Perhaps it's the cornbread mix. 
Perhaps it's that one stick of butter and cheese. 
Whatever it is, it's good. 

And while Trace “The Rib Whisperer” Arnold of 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House isn't giving out all his secrets for tasty BBQ, he did share this recipe and his tips to make it perfect. And now I'm sharing it with you! 

CHEESY CORN BAKE
Trace “The Rib Whisperer” Arnold of 3 Stacks Smoke & Tap House Ingredients 1 can of undrained whole kernel corn 1 can of cream corn 8 oz. of sour cream 2 well beaten eggs 1 box of Jiffy cornbread mix 1 stick of melted butter (not too hot, avoid clarifying the butter) 1/2 cup finely diced fresh jalapeño peppers
Instructions Place mixture in a well-oiled 9x13 pan and bake for 55-60 minutes at 350 degrees.

Variations

• Top with fresh grated cheddar or blended cheese.
• Substitute jalapeños for green chilies. Cayenne pepper is also a great substitution for heat.
• Add red bell pepper for a holiday flair.
• Add brown Panco bread crumbs and top for a crunchy texture.
• Light sour cream will reduce calories.
• Cream cheese can be substituted for sour for a richer blend.
• Fresh corn can be used in place of canned.
• Plain yellow cornbread mix can replace Jiffy if you want to eliminate the sweet flavor of the Jiffy.

After this, you might be making this Easter side at Memorial Day, July 4th and Thanksgiving, too! Plus if you get a chance to visit 3 Stacks, I highly suggest you also try the fried dill pickle cheese fries - they'll make every day better!  Hoppy Easter!