Best Blue Corn Skillet Sticks Recipes

RED AND BLUE CORN STICKS

Steps:

• Brush 12 iron corn stick molds generously with some of the butter, and set aside. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a medium-size bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another small bowl whisk together the milk, egg and remaining melted butter. Stir the milk mixture into the cornmeal mixture just until moistened. The mixture will be a bit lumpy.
• Spread the mixture into the prepared molds, nearly filling them, and bake until puffed and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Serve warm.

BLUE CORN SKILLET STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400*F.
• Place a well-seasoned cast-iron cornstick mold (you may need 2, depending on the size of them) in the oven to warm for at least 5 minutes. A cast-iron skillet or muffin pan will work as well.
• Gently melt the buttter and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the serranos and garlic, and saute for 10 minutes. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat the eggs lightly in a medium bowl. Add the serrano mixture and stir in the milk. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients; beat just until smooth. Add the cilantro.
• Remove the cast-iron cornstick mold from the oven and brush generously with the oil. Reheat the mold for about 2 minutes, then fill with the batter.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cornbread is lightly browned but still blue and springy to the touch.

SOUTHWEST BLUE CORN STICKS

Steps:

• Use 2 T of the cornmeal to coat greased cornstick pans, or 1 1/2-inch muffin pans; set pans aside.
• Heat oil in a medium-size nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
• Add onion and chile; cook, stirring often, until onion is lightly browned (6-8 minutes); set aside.
• In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and remaining 1 cup cornmeal until well blended; set aside.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine milk and egg; beat with a whisk until well blended.
• Add milk mixture, cheese and onion mixture to cornmeal mixture.
• Stir just until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.
• Spoon batter into pans, filling almost to rims; bake in a 375° oven until cornsticks are lightly browned and feel firm when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes.
• Let cool in pans on a rack for about 10 minutes, then loosen carefully and remove from pans.
• Serve warm.

BLUE CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Place a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet in the oven to warm for at least 5 minutes.
• Gently melt the butter and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the serranos and garlic, and sauté for 10 minutes. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, lightly in a medium bowl. Add the serranos and garlic, and sauté for 10 minutes. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Beat the eggs lightly in a medium bowl. Add the serrano mixture and stir in the milk. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients; beat just until smooth. Add the cilantro.
• Remove the cast-iron skillet from the oven and brush generously with the oil. Reheat the skillet for about 2 minutes, then fill with batter.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cornbread is lightly browned but still blue and springy to the touch.

SOUTHERN CORN STICKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450F and grease your corn stick pan.
• Beat egg; add milk and melted butter.
• Sift dry ingredients together; add to batter.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

SKILLET FRIED CORN

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown, but still soft. Stir in onion and green bell peppers, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Stir corn into skillet, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Do not drain grease from bacon - that is the secret to the flavor.

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.

BLUE CORN CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
• Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Sift 3 times.
• Stir the eggs and milk into the cornmeal mixture. Place the butter in the prepared baking dish, and melt in the preheated oven. Mix hot, melted butter into the cornmeal mixture. Transfer cornmeal mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake on center rack in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges of the cornbread pull away from the sides of the dish, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting.

CREAMY SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in corn and water, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cream, and cook until cream is reduced and sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.