Southwestern Calico Corn Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CALICO CORN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Add poblano, bell pepper, and corn; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in chili powder, cumin, and alt; cook for 30 seconds more.
• Add hominy and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• 98 calories, 3 g fat, 16 g carb, 3 g fiber.

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.

CALICO CORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium pot and sautee green onions in the butter until soft.
• Add corn into pot with butter and onion and heat through.
• Add pimientos, crumbled bacon and pepper.
• Heat through and serve.

~ EASY CALICO CORN CASSEROLE ~

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Lightly grease a shallow baking dish - a deep dish 9 inch pie plate works great. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, just half the cheese, until well blended.
• 2. Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for another 5 - 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is baked through the center. Check with a knife, should come out clean.
• 3. Serve as a side dish to any meat you might be preparing. I love making this at Christmas time too, because of the colors.

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.