Southwestern Salsa Creamed Corn Food

SOUTHWESTERN SALSA CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, salsa, and crema con sal. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with cheese, cilantro, and black pepper. Serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine frozen corn kernels with milk. Cover; cook over medium-high heat, breaking up corn occasionally, until kernels separate, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Transfer 1 cup corn and 1/2 cup liquid to a food processor. Blend until almost smooth; return to saucepan.
• Add jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired) and sugar; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat until corn is tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN SALSA AND SPICY CORN CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine salsa, cilantro, scallion, and Southwestern marinade mix. Set aside.
• Working in batches, pour a single layer of chips on baking sheet. Very lightly coat with vegetable oil spray. Lightly sprinkle with taco seasoning. Bake for 5 minutes. Repeat until all chips are seasoned.
• Serve chips on a large platter with a bowl of the Southwestern Salsa.

CREAMED CORN SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Whisk the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda together in a bowl. In a large bowl, beat together the buttermilk and eggs, then add the cheese, creamed corn and oil and beat to combine. Add the flour mixture and stir until just incorporated. Set aside.
• Heat an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the butter and swirl until melted and completely coating the base of the skillet.
• Pour the batter into the skillet, and quickly smooth the top slightly. Bake until golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center just comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

ROASTED CORN AND GARLIC SALSA (SOUTHWEST)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a roasting pan, combine corn kernels & sliced garlic & mix well.
• Drizzle olive oil over the corn, then add the water, salt & pepper, mixing well.
• Roast corn & garlic, uncovered for 20 minutes.
• In a bowl, combine tomatoes, corn/garlic mixture, lime juice, jalapeno & cilantro.
• Stir well, then let the salsa stand for 1 hour at room temperature to develop the flavors.
• Serve salsa immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days ~ It is, however, best the day it's made!

SOUTHWESTERN SAUTEED CORN

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add corn; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in tomato, lime juice, salt and cumin. Cook until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

SOUTHWEST SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute red pepper and jalapeno in butter until tender. Add cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Add corn and cilantro; saute 2 minutes longer or until heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN GRILLED BEEF SALAD WITH CORN SALSA AND CHIPOTLE DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl in blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
• For Salsa:
• Blanch corn in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain. Cool. Cut corn from cob. Transfer corn kernels to large bowl. Add tomatoes, jicama, onion and cilantro and mix. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• For steak:
• Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Spread spice paste over both sides of steaks. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 6 hours.
• For Assembly:
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steaks to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add avocado and 2 tablespoons dressing to salsa and mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place greens in large bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide greens equally among 6 plates. Fan some mango slices on 1 side of each salad. Top each salad with 1/2 cup salsa.
• Thinly steaks crosswise. Arrange atop greens. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN CAKES

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute the onions in oil and margarine until soft.
• Add the garlic and peppers and cook for about 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl beat together the corn, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Blend in the onion mixture and cheddar cheese.
• Pour enough batter to make dollar size pancakes on a greased hot griddle.
• Cook until bubbles rise to the surface and the edges are browned.
• Turn and brown the other side.
• To serve; overlap three pancakes in a circle.
• Top with 2 tablespoons salsa, 1 tablespoon sour cream and olives.

CREAMY CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels off the cob using a sharp knife.
• Combine Mexican sour cream, oil, and lime juice in a mixing bowl; stir to mix well. Add Mexican seasoning and adobo. Mix well. Add corn kernels, green onions, bell pepper, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss to combine.