CORN CUSTARD WITH CHORIZO AND MUSHROOMS

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Categories     Egg     Mushroom     Pork     Vegetable     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Thanksgiving     Sausage     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butter for greasing baking dish
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound Spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage), casing discarded and sausage quartered lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices
3/4 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh jalapeño chile including seeds
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed (4 cups)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal (not coarse)
2 tablespoons sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 scallions, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 1/2 cups)
Special Equipment
an 11- by 7- by 2-inch shallow baking dish (2-quart capacity)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chorizo, stirring occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain briefly, then transfer chorizo to baking dish. Reserve fat in skillet.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to fat in skillet and heat over moderately high heat, then sauté mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated and mushrooms are browned, about 8 minutes. Add chile and sauté, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute. Transfer to baking dish with chorizo.
  • Purée 2 cups corn with cream cheese, cornmeal, and sugar in a food processor until as smooth as possible (mixture will still be grainy).
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, and salt in a large bowl until combined well. Whisk in corn purée, scallions, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and remaining 2 cups corn until combined. Pour mixture into baking dish and sprinkle evenly with remaining cup cheese.
  • Bake until puffed, set, and golden, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Molly Brown
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Jam Nasir
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This dish was delicious! The corn custard was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and mushrooms added a nice savory touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fern star
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This recipe was a hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


yetunde peter
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This was a great dish. The corn custard was light and fluffy, and the chorizo and mushrooms were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


BROWN LION
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I loved this recipe! The corn custard was so creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and mushrooms added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulrahman Sabit
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The corn custard was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and mushrooms added a nice savory touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-ma


Giriraj Sharma
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This corn custard was delicious! I used a mild chorizo and the flavor was perfect. The mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor. I served this with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Jennifer Gwartney
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I made this recipe for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherita Finney
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This was a great recipe! The corn custard was light and fluffy, and the chorizo and mushrooms were cooked to perfection. I served this with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.


Frank Patania
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The corn custard was creamy and flavorful, and the chorizo and mushrooms added a nice savory touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Francesca Marshall
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This corn custard was a hit! The chorizo and mushrooms added so much flavor and depth. I will definitely be making this again.