Tex Mex Corn Squares Recipes

TEX MEX CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in the tilt skillet; sauté red peppers and onions for 2-3 minutes.*Alternative cooking method: Combine oil, red peppers, onions, corn, salt, pepper and lemon juice in the steamer. Steam for 5-7 minutes until heated. Skip to step 4.
• Add corn, salt and pepper; sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
• Add lemon juice; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer to appropriate serving pans and top each pan with the chopped cilantro.

TEX-MEX CORN

Steps:

• Pull back the husks from 4 ears of corn and remove the silk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chili powder. Cover with the husks and grill, turning, about 20 minutes. Fold back the husks and spread with a mixture of 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Sprinkle with grated cheddar and crumbled bacon.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP

Steps:

• Cut the corn kernels off the cobs and transfer to a small bowl. Run the back of your knife down the cobs to scrape any corn milk into the bowl (it will help thicken the soup). Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the poblano, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Add the corn kernels and their milk. Stir in the chili powder and cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, 3 cups water, the tomatoes, hominy, chicken, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the broth is slightly reduced and the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with the chips and scallions.

TEX-MEX CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Place corn in a Dutch oven or kettle; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cilantro, chili powder, lime zest, salt, cumin and garlic powder. Drain the corn. Spritz with butter-flavored spray; brush or pat seasoning over corn.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN WITH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons of the chili powder, the cumin, salt and garlic powder. Spray chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of chicken. Set aside.
• Spray sheet of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray; place corn in center of foil. Turn up edges of foil; place on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, stirring once, until corn begins to brown. Remove corn from grill to medium bowl; set aside.
• Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm. Add onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, chile and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder to corn; toss to combine. Serve with chicken.

TEX-MEX CORN SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Lightly oil an 11 x 7-inch (2 L) baking dish.
• Bring stock and salt to a boil.
• Slowly whisk in cornmeal until mixture thickens.
• Bring to boil.
• Take off the heat.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese and mix until melted.
• Spread in prepared pan and cover to keep warm.
• Combine beans, salsa, corn, chipotle peppers, chili powder and cumin in a bowl.
• Stir in remaining cheese (1 cup) and coriander.
• Spread mixture over cornmeal base.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes-- until heated through and cheese is melted.

TEX-MEX CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt; set aside. In another bowl, combine egg, corn, onion, peppers, buttermilk and 1-3/4 cups cheese. Stir corn mixture into flour mixture. Pour into a greased 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Bake at 350° for about 40-50 minutes or until bread tests done. Top with remaining cheese and remove from the oven.

TEX-MEX CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix cornbread according to directions on package.
• Place half the cornbread batter into a greased 8-inch square pan.
• Top batter with corn, green chiles and cheese.
• Spread remaining batter on top.
• Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden.

BASIC TEX-MEX SALSA

Steps:

• Put the tomatoes into a large bowl.
• Chop the onion and cilantro and add to tomatoes.
• Start with 2 jalapenos, cut in half and take out and discard the seeds (this is where a lot of the heat is located). Slice into thin strips and then chop the jalapenos very tiny. Be care NOT to touch your face or eyes and to wash your hands immediately upon finishing.
• Add the jalapenos to the mixture and combine.
• Add oil and vinegar and stir. The colors should be beautifully blended and green should pop deliciously out of the red!
• If desired add a little salt and pepper to taste.
• Taste to see if you would like more jalapenos. Add these if desired.
• Chill about 1 hour and serve cold with tortilla or corn chips.
• Weight Watcher points = 0.

CHEESY CORN SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in eggs, corn, ricotta, onion, Parmesan, oil and 1-1/2 cups of mozzarella; mix well. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into small squares.