Peppered Corn Recipes

CORN AND RED PEPPER MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the corn for about 2 minutes.
• Add the red peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute for 4-6 minutes.
• Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for another minute or two.

SOUTHWESTERN CORN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole dish, combine corn, bell pepper, onion and butter.
• Cover and microwave on high until bell pepper is crisp-tender (5-7 minutes), stirring once.
• Stir in cumin, salt and ground pepper. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

PEPPER CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt cream cheese and butter in a saucepan. When ingredients are melted, stir in evaporated milk, corn, and green chilies. Pour mixture into an 8x8 inch pan.
• Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 20 minutes; until brown and bubbly.

PEPPERED CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions.
• Combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir into corn mixture.
• Gradually add milk, stirring until blended.
• In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet.
• Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Repeat with remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix butter and lemon pepper. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often., Cut string and peel back husks. Serve corn with butter mixture.

PEPPERED CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the corn, red pepper and onions. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cumin, salt and pepper; stir into corn mixture. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

THREE-PEPPER CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add chipotle and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large bowl to cool to room temperature.
• Puree 3 cups corn in a food processor or blender until very smooth. Transfer to bowl with onion mixture. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, cornmeal, remaining cup corn, and cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons melted butter, cream and eggs just until combined. Fold into corn mixture. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until puffed and golden and the center jiggles slightly, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes. Serve with salsa, cilantro and sour cream.

GRILLED LEMON-PEPPER CORN

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons each softened butter and olive oil with the grated zest of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Quarter 3 ears corn; arrange on a large sheet of foil and dollop with the butter. Form into a packet; flip and wrap again in foil. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

BACON-PEPPER CORN

Steps:

• Grill the corn: Remove the husks and brush the corn with vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat, turning, until lightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Make the topping: Finely chop 6 slices crisp cooked bacon. Toss 4 grilled ears of corn with 4 tablespoons softened butter to coat. Season generously with coarsely ground pepper and a pinch of salt. Press the bacon all over the corn.

PEPPERED CORNBREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, corn, buttermilk and oil; stir into the dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the cheese, peppers and onions. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.