Skillet Corn Recipes

SKILLET FRIED CORN

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, but still soft. Stir in onion and green bell peppers, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Stir corn into skillet, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Do not drain grease from bacon - that is the secret to the flavor.

SKILLET CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the corn from the cobs into a bowl, then use the blunt side of the knife to press and scrape the cob all the way down to get all the bits of kernel and creamy milk inside.
• Add butter to a very large skillet over medium-high heat and melt. Add the corn and toss. Add the cream and some salt and pepper to taste, then simmer for 20 minutes. Garnish with more fresh pepper.

SKILLET MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Heat a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Spread frozen corn evenly across the skillet; do not stir. Cook corn for approximately 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and coriander in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Check the corn; it should be slightly charred. If not, allow to continue cooking for 4 more minutes (stirring is fine at this point.)
• Once corn is sufficiently browned/charred, transfer to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Add cotija cheese, red onion, and cilantro and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.

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.

SKILLET CORN ON THE COB WITH PARMESAN AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Cook corn in pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Whisk 5 tablespoons oil, cheese, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and pepper sauce in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and sauté until heated through, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. Brush corn with some of Parmesan mixture. Turn corn and brush with more cheese mixture. Cook until coating begins to color, about 3 minutes. Transfer corn to platter. Mix cilantro into any remaining Parmesan mixture and brush over corn.

SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. When the oven is hot, pour the oil into a 9-inch cast-iron skillet and tilt the pan so that the oil coats the sides and bottom. Place the skillet in the oven for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a large bowl. (Jean uses the Lee's corn scraper on the previous page,but a sharp knife will do.) Using the sharp edge of a wide, heavy knife,scrape the cobs thoroughly so that the pulp and juice run into the bowl. (You should have about 7 cups.) Add the salt, cream and flour, and mix well.
• Pour the sticky corn mixture into the scorching hot skillet, and press down with a spatula to flatten and compact it. Bake until the edges begin to brown and the top is browned in places, about 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the skillet to loosen the corn. Place a serving platter on top of the pan, carefully invert platter and pan,and lift off the pan.If the stars align,you will have a beautiful golden brown corn cake,but it might take a few tries before you perfect this (4 people tested this recipe; 1 got a flawless cake).If the mixture sticks to the pan,don't worry: just scrape it all into a bowl and mix lightly to disperse the crispy bits. It will still be delicious.

MAMA'S SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Combine corn, salt, pepper, sugar, butter and water in a 10-inch skillet.
• Cover and simmer 15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Combine flour with milk, blending until smooth.
• Stir into corn.
• Cook five more minutes, stirring constantly.

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.

CHICKEN STREET CORN SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix the chicken, corn, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green chiles, garlic, green onions, butter, chili powder, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Cotija and 1/4 cup cilantro. Juice in 1 lime and mix well.
• Add the rice to a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or baking dish and spread to cover the bottom. Top with the chicken and corn mixture, spreading as needed. Top with the pepper jack cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder. Bake until bubbly and browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1/4 cup Cotija and 1/4 cup cilantro. Cut the remaining 2 limes into wedges. Serve with the warmed tortillas, chips and lime wedges on the side, and with the Tomato Avocado Salad.
• Add the tomatoes, avocado, green onions, lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper to a bowl. Toss to combine. Garnish with the cilantro.

CREAMY CRUNCHY SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large non stick skillet and stir in corn, sugar and cornmeal.
• Cover and cook over medium low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.