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Chile-Corn Custard Squares

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Three small squares of corn casserole plated on a red serving platter and each topped with sour cream and salsa.

This appetizer is a delicious combination of sour cream, cheese, and corn. A little minced jalapeño adds heat. We promise you’ll want more than one.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

1

large onion, finely chopped

Nonstick vegetable oil spray

¼

cup all purpose flour

¼

cup cornmeal

½

teaspoon baking powder

¼

teaspoon salt

1

large egg

cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or ⅓ cup sharp cheddar cheese mixed with ⅓ cup crumbled queso fresco, divided

½

cup sour cream plus additional for garnish

½

cup canned creamed corn

2

tablespoons minced seeded jalapeño chiles

Tomato salsa (for garnish)

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1½ 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.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8 x 8 x 2" metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Whisk egg, ⅓ cup cheese blend, ½ 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 ⅓ cup cheese blend over.

    Step 3

    Bake until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely.

    Step 4

    Cut into 1-inch squares. Place on platter. Top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa.

    Do Ahead: Custard squares can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.