Best 7 Corn Custard Mexicana Recipes

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Calling all corn enthusiasts and Mexican food lovers! Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delightful Corn Custard Mexicana, a harmonious blend of fresh corn, creamy custard, and zesty Mexican flavors. This savory dish, also known as Esquites con Rajas, seamlessly merges the vibrant flavors of Mexico with the comforting essence of corn.

Our comprehensive guide features not just one, but three enticing recipes that showcase the versatility of Corn Custard Mexicana. The traditional recipe stays true to the classic flavors, while the vegetarian and vegan variations cater to diverse dietary preferences without compromising on taste. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making this dish a true crowd-pleaser.

Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a delectable side dish, Corn Custard Mexicana fits the bill perfectly. Its versatility extends beyond mealtimes, as it can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or as an accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or fresh salads.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and prepare to indulge in the rich flavors of Corn Custard Mexicana. Let's embark on this culinary adventure together and create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CORN CUSTARD MEXICANA



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Corn Custard Mexicana recipe was handed down to me from an old friend. I use yogurt instead of sour cream.

Provided by Susan Kelly

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c frozen or fresh corn
1/2 c butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c cornmeal
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chopped pimento (optional)
2 Tbsp chopped celery ( i use 1 stalk)
1 c sour cream or yogurt
1 c diced jack cheese
1 - 4 oz can green chilis.

Steps:

  • 1. Thaw corn. Add melted butter, beaten eggs, cornmeal, salt, pimento, celery, sour cream, and cheese. Rinse seeds from chilis, chop and mix well. Pour into a well oiled 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.

EASY SWEET CORN BREAD



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This corn bread has the texture of custard rather than a bread, but in Mexico, we call it bread. So, I decided to call it corn bread. You only need four ingredients to make it, yes, you read it well, only four ingredients. And the best part, everything goes into the blender!

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups of fresh corn kernels (600 Grams about 21 ½ oz)
¾ cup sugar (150 grams = 5.3 oz)
4 large eggs
½ cup of melted butter (about 110 grams = 1 stick of butter)
1 Tbsp butter to grease the pan
Parchment paper to line the baking pans. I used one 8"
20cm square pan.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F, grease your baking pan with butter, line the baking pan with the parchment paper, and grease the paper. Set aside.
  • Place corn kernels, sugar, and eggs in your blender. Process for a few seconds to mix.
  • Add the melted butter and process for a few more seconds until mixture is homogenous.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when tested. Let it cool before cutting. Serve with a dollop of cream or a mix of cream cheese and cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Sodium 297 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 21 g

CORN CUSTARD



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very tasty quichelike, serve with green salad and sourdough breads, or I have served as a special breakfast with bacon slices and toast.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups corn kernels, about 3 cups
1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup old cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, for sweetness (if useing frozen corn) (optional)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle corn and red pepper in greased 6 cup shallow casserole dish.
  • Whisk together eggs, sour cream, cheese, salt and pepper; pour over corn mixture.
  • Bake in 350f degrees oven for 1 hour or until top is golden brown and slightly puffed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 160.9, Sodium 321.6, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 9.7

CREAMY CORN CUSTARD



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I make this custard all summer long! When I serve it to guests, I try to make them guess the secret ingredient. Not many guess corn, so it's a fun surprise. -Margee Berry, White Salmon, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 cup whole milk
16 fresh blackberries
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon turbinado (washed raw) sugar
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place cream, sugar and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugars are dissolved. Cut corn from cobs; add corn to saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer corn mixture to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl; set aside., In a large saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in milk and strained corn mixture. Pour into eight 4-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Refrigerate, covered, until set, 5 hours or overnight., In a small bowl, combine berries, lemon zest and juice. Sprinkle custards with raw sugar; top with berries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CAROLINA CORN CUSTARD



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This makes a really nice side dish for Thanksgiving. I have also used it in place of corn bread with pulled pork or Tex-Mex foods. It really is quite versatile.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup corn kernels, frozen or 1 cup corn kernel, fresh
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
nutmeg, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a food processor or blender, combine corn, cheese, eggs, cream, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Process briefly until corn is just broken down.
  • Pour into a buttered 4-cup baking dish. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.4, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 352.3, Sodium 535.5, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 22.8

GRILLED CORN, MEXICAN STYLE



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Not only is this recipe very easy, it results in the kind of deep flavor associated with the crunchy street corn of Mexico. In many parts of Mexico, though, that crunchiness is highlighted with a creamy chile-lime sauce. This is more unusual than the tried, true and unbeatable butter-salt-and-pepper combination, and only slightly more complicated. Just mix together mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lime juice, chile powder, salt and pepper. It's pretty authentic, and a combination that brings out the grilled flavor, and balances the sweetness of fresh corn perfectly.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ears of corn, husked
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill, with heat medium-high and rack about 4 inches from the fire. Put corn on grill and cook until kernels begin to char, about 5 minutes, then turn. Continue cooking and turning until all sides are slightly blackened.
  • Mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice or chili powder if you like. Serve corn with chili-lime mayo.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

CHEF JOHN'S CREAMY CORN CUSTARD



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Corn custard is a wonderful side dish for all kinds of meats. Since it is so soft and light, texturally, it makes a great foil for things like barbecue pork, grilled steaks, and fried fish.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter, or as needed, divided
2 cups corn
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ cup cold milk
3 egg yolks
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter six 6-ounce glass or ceramic ramekins. Set ramekins into a 2-inch deep baking dish.
  • Place corn into a large saucepan and stir in cream, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat; stir in milk.
  • Transfer corn mixture to a blender and pulse several times to get the mixture moving. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Whisk egg yolks with eggs until smooth in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk about 1/4 cup hot corn mixture into eggs until the corn mixture is incorporated. Repeat several times more until all the corn mixture is combined with eggs.
  • Divide corn mixture equally into the 6 ramekins. Pour hot tap water into the baking dish to come about halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until custards are just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let custards cool for about 10 minutes before serving in ramekins or unmolding onto serving plates. To unmold, insert a knife between the custard and the ramekin, go around the edge with knife to loosen, and turn over onto a plate to unmold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 252.7 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 558 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, sweet corn: The fresher the corn, the better the flavor of your corn custard. Look for cobs with plump, tightly packed kernels.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the corn kernels off the cob: This will help you get clean, even kernels that will cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the corn: Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until the kernels are tender and slightly translucent.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your corn custard. Use a cheese that melts well and has a good flavor, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco.
  • Season the corn custard to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley.
  • Serve the corn custard warm or at room temperature: Corn custard is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Corn custard is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet corn flavor and creamy texture, corn custard is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give corn custard a try - you won't be disappointed!

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