Fiesta Cornbread Food

FIESTA CORN BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in corn (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in the cheeses, chilies and pimientos. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

FIESTA CORN & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the corn in a large pot of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes, until just tender. Cool for 5 minutes and cut the kernels off the cob, cutting close to the cob with a sharp knife. Place the kernels in a large bowl with the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno peppers.
• In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.
• In a separate bowl, gently toss the avocados and lemon juice together, making sure the avocado is coated in lemon juice. Add to the vegetables, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and carefully fold together without breaking up the avocados. Sprinkle with salt and serve cold or at room temperature.

GINA'S CRUSTY CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven and heat it for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the batter.
• Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and melted butter.
• Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into the well. Use a fork or spatula to stir the batter until evenly combined.
• Remove the hot skillet from the oven, add the fat and swirl to coat the bottom. Pour the batter into the skillet and, using a spatula, spread the batter evenly across the pan. Bake until lightly golden brown, firm and springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes (see Cook's Note). Remove from the oven and serve directly from the skillet, if desired.

GOLDEN SWEET CORNBREAD FROM DEL MONTE®

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a glass or metal 9-inch square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Stir together all ingredients in a large mixing bowl; batter will be slightly lumpy. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before cutting.

FIESTA CORNBREAD & SAUSAGE STRATA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half of each of the following: cornbread, sausage mixture, corn and cheese. Repeat layers. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salsa and sour cream. Pour over layers. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 325°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN STYLE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square baking dish or a cast iron skillet.
• In a small bowl, beat eggs. Mix in corn oil and buttermilk. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese, creamed corn, onion, and jalapenos.
• In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown.

FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

FIESTA CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; mix well.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring only until dry ingredients are moistened.
• Pour into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

FIESTA CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Mix first 8 ingredients, set aside.
• Heat oil in an 8 or 10 inch cast iron skillet.
• Pour in half the batter.
• Sprinkle with half the cheese.
• Pour in remaining batter.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

FIESTA CORNBREAD SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare and bake the cornbread using package directions. Let stand until cool.
• Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and dressing mix in a bowl; mix well.
• Toss the tomatoes, bell pepper, and green onions in a bowl.
• Crumble 1/2 of the cornbread into a large salad bowl or rectangular cake pan. Layer with 1 can of the pinto beans, 1/2 of the tomato mixture, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 can of the corn. Spread with 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients. Chill, covered for two hours.

FIESTA CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 9x13-inch casserole with Pam Cooking Spray. Mix all ingredients, except cheese, and pour into casserole. Sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

FIESTA CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients. Chill several hours before serving.

CONFETTI CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In large bowl, combine muffin mixes and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, mix eggs, corn, buttermilk and 1/4 cup oil until blended. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in cheese, onion, chiles, pimiento strips and jalapeno., Brush remaining oil onto bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan; place in oven until hot, 4-5 minutes. Pour batter into hot pan. Bake until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Serve warm.

MEXICAN FIESTA GREEN CHILE CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Heat the oil in a 9-10 inch cast iron skillet or baking pan in oven.
• In a large bowl, sift cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl; stir mixture together.
• Remove the hot pan from the oven; pour in batter.
• Bake 25 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown and the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
• Cool 5 minutes before cutting.
• Enjoy!

FIESTA CONCH

Steps:

• Pound the conch meat with a mallet until tender. Chop into bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, celery, and mushrooms until tender. Mix in the tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and sugar. Season with red pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix the conch meat into the skillet, and continue to cook 10 minutes. Do not overcook, or the conch will become tough.