Cajun Scalloped Corn Food

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Slice the kernels off 4 ears of corn. Grate the remaining 2 ears on the large holes of a box grater.
• Bring 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, sugar and a big pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat; add the sliced red onion and set aside to pickle, at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the evaporated milk and grated corn. Simmer until thick, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, about 1 more minute.
• Divide the corn among bowls and top with the scallops. Drain the pickled onion, reserving 2 teaspoons of the liquid. Toss the onion and liquid with the tomatoes, basil and parsley; season with salt. Add to each bowl.

SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart oval gratin or baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• Whisk the eggs and half-and-half together in a large bowl. Add the sugar, corn, 1/2 cup of the crushed crackers, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spreading with a spatula or spoon to make an even layer.
• Bake uncovered until the edges are set but the center is still wet, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small dish in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Mix the butter into the remaining 1 cup crushed crackers until evenly moistened. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and the buttered crackers over the corn. Continue baking until the edges are brown and the top is set and golden, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

EASY SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Mix the corn, eggs, milk, salt& pepper in a casserole dish.
• Mix in half of the soda cracker crumbs.
• Mix the remaining crumbs with the butter and sprinkle on top of the corn.
• Bake uncovered in 325F oven for about 1 hour.

CAJUN SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 325 degrees. Spray a baking pan. Melt 2 tbsp butter in small fry pan and add the onion, garlic and Cajun seasoning. Saute until onion is translucent. Set aside
• 2. In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs and half and half. Add the onion mixture to it and add the sugar, salt, corn, half the cheese and 1/2 cup cracker mixture. Mix well and pour into the prepared baking pan.
• 3. Mix the remaining butter with the remaining crackers and spread on top. Top with the remaining cheese. Bake about 30 minutes or until set. Top with fresh parsley before serving.

SCALLOPED CORN AND OYSTERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Butter a 1 1/2 qt baking dish.
• Mix butter, flour, sugar and salt with fork in a large bowl until blended.
• Add the eggs and beat well.
• Stir in corn and milk.
• Stir in oysters.
• Pour into dish and bake for 20 minutes.
• Stir again and continue baking until golden and an inserted knife comes out clean.
• Enjoy!

CAJUN CORN

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.
• When the butter has stopped foaming, add the garlic and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add the corn to the sauce pan and mix well.
• Add the Creole Seasoning and season with salt to taste.
• Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes to allow the corn to heat through.
• Remove the sauce pan from the heat and stir in the parsley.
• Serve immediately.

OLD-FASHIONED SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 8x11x2 inch casserole dish.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the creamed corn, eggs, 1/4 cup of the melted butter and 1/2 of the cracker crumbs. Pour mixture in into the prepared dish.
• In a small bowl, mix the remaining melted butter, cracker crumbs, paprika and pepper. Sprinkle crumb topping over the casserole.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, until topping browns slightly and corn is bubbly around the edges.

OLD-FASHIONED SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees and position a rack in the middle. Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish.
• Make the white sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook mixture for about 1 minute, until sizzling but not browned. Add milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking well to keep sauce lump-free as it thickens. Raise heat and bring sauce to a simmer, then turn heat to low and cook, whisking occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of cayenne. Taste and adjust seasoning and set aside.
• Put 2 tablespoons butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes more, until corn is heated through. Turn off heat.
• Add white sauce to corn mixture and combine well, using a spatula or wooden spoon. Add beaten egg and stir well. Transfer skillet's contents to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and dot surface with 2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces. Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes or until bubbling and nicely browned. Serve piping hot.

SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. Stir in corn and 1/2 cup crushed saltines., Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining saltines. Bake, uncovered, 55-65 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

CAJUN SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add onion, Cajun seasoning, and pepper; saute 3 minutes. Add butter and garlic; saute 30 seconds. Add scallops; cook 1 minute or until browned. Sprinkle with hot sauce; turn. Cook 3 minutes or until done.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add corn; heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, pepper sauce, thyme, salt and pepper; add to corn mixture. Stir in crushed crackers and green onions., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.