CHILE-CORN CUSTARD SQUARES

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Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington

Categories     Cheese     Side     Bake     Sauté     Vegetarian     Cinco de Mayo     Corn     Summer     Jalapeño     Party     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 large onion, finely chopped
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2/3 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese mixed with 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco, divided
1/2 cup sour cream plus additional for Garnish
1/2 cup canned creamed corn
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chiles
Tomato salsa (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x8x2- inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Whisk egg, 1/3 cup cheese blend, 1/2 cup sour cream, creamed corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Add flour mixture; stir to blend. Stir in jalapeño and caramelized onions. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese blend over.
  • Bake until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely. do ahead Custard squares can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Cut into 1-inch squares. Place on platter. Top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa.

Dickson Pastor
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These custard squares were a great way to use up some leftover corn. They were easy to make and they turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right.


Ahmad Hmouda
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I've been making these chile corn custard squares for years and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chiles.


Zaka Zaki
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I was looking for a new recipe for a brunch dish and I found these chile corn custard squares. They were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Zay Castillo
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These custard squares were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy custard and the hint of spice from the chiles. I will definitely be making these again.


Teraji Mceachern
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I've made these chile corn custard squares several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chiles.


Henry Achuziam
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I made these chile corn custard squares for a brunch party and they were a big success. The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Monsur Ahmed
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These custard squares were a great way to use up some leftover corn. They were easy to make and they turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right.


Sharone Knowles
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I've been making these chile corn custard squares for years and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chiles.


Bristy Islam
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I was looking for a new recipe for a brunch dish and I found these chile corn custard squares. They were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Andisiwe Dondolo
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These custard squares were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy custard and the hint of spice from the chiles. I will definitely be making these again.


Nevaeh Gould
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I've made these chile corn custard squares several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chiles.


Farman Solangi
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I made these chile corn custard squares for a brunch party and they were a big success. The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Alex Reneau
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These custard squares were a great way to use up some leftover corn. They were easy to make and they turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right.


John Morgan (Bigjohn)
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I've been making these chile corn custard squares for years and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chiles.


Makhan Jutt
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I was looking for a new recipe for a brunch dish and I found these chile corn custard squares. They were so easy to make and they turned out so well! The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Asmaa Zaki
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These custard squares were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy custard and the hint of spice from the chiles. I will definitely be making these again.


bolaji opeyemi
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I've made these chile corn custard squares several times now and they are always a favorite. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the combination of sweet corn and spicy chiles.


Tessica Wilson
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I made these custard squares for a brunch party and they were a big success. The flavors were perfect and the texture was just right. I will definitely be making these again.


Gloria Mugisha
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These chile corn custard squares were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy, cheesy custard and the hint of spice from the chiles. I will definitely be making these again.