Creole Creamed Corn Food

CREOLE CORN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine rice, cornmeal, onion, peppers, salt and baking soda.
• In another bowl, beat eggs, milk and oil. Add corn; mix well. Stir into rice mixture until blended. Fold in cheese. Sprinkle a well-greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet with cornmeal. Pour batter into skillet.
• Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

CREAMED CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cut the corn kernels from the cobs (about 8 cups) and scrape the cobs to remove all the liquid. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn, milk, salt and pepper. Simmer until the corn is softened and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Stir together the cornbread mix, sour cream, eggs and half of the cheese in a bowl. Stir in the creamed corn. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until the casserole is browned and set, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the green onions before serving, if desired.

CREOLE CAESAR SALAD WITH CORN BREAD CROUTONS

Steps:

• For the salad:
• Place half the fried okra in a large bowl and add the romaine, corn, corn bread, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Add the dressing and toss until well coated.
• Divide the salad among six serving plates and top evenly with the remaining okra. Serve immediately.
• For the Creole Caesar dressing:
• In a small saucepan, combine the oil, garlic, and onion. Cook over low heat until the garlic and onion are golden and tender, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic and onion to a food processor; reserve the oil.
• Add the vinegar, bell pepper, celery, sugar, cayenne, mayonnaise, Parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse until smooth. With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and process until emulsified. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.