Best Chevys Sweet Corn Tamalitos Recipes

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SWEET CORN TOMALITO - CHEVY'S COPYCAT



Sweet Corn Tomalito - Chevy's Copycat image

Sweet Corn Tomalito - Chevy's Copycat tastes just like the scoop of corn bread cake served with entrees at popular Mexican restaurants.

Provided by Meghan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter (softened)
1/3 cup masa harina (Mexican corn flour)
1/4 cup water
14 ounces canned cream style corn
1/4 cup corn meal
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl beat butter until it is creamy. Add the Mexican corn flour and water and beat until well mixed.
  • Using a food processor, process the corn, but leave chunky (this step is optional).
  • Stir processed corn into the butter mixture and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix corn meal, sugar, milk, salt, and baking powder. Add to corn flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into an ungreased 8x8-inch baking pan. Smooth batter and cover with aluminum foil. Place pan into a 9x13 inch baking dish that is filled 1/3 of the way with water.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Use an ice cream scoop or dough scoop for easy removal from pan.

SWEET CORN TOMALITO



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Steamed corn pudding made on the stovetop. This is a traditional Tex-Mex side dish that is a great side to any meal. Well worth the wait.

Provided by THEKIRKLANDS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn     Corn Pudding Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons margarine, softened
¼ cup masa harina
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup water
2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
½ cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy. In a food processor or blender, blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into a double boiler.
  • Place the tomalito over a large saucepan of simmering water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Check water occasionally, and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 269.9 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

CHEVY'S SWEET CORN TAMALITOS (CORN CAKES)



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Provided by supersalad

Time 45m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/4 cup masa harina
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix the margarine, masa and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. In a blender container, blend half the corn kernels with the water until smooth. Combine this mixture with the margarine mixture, stirring well. Add the remaining corn kernels, corn meal, baking powder, salt and milk and mix well. Pour the corn mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and steam by setting atop a medium saucepan of water on top of the stove. Bring water to a boil and steam corn mixture for 50 minutes to one hour (check to see whether you might need to add more water), until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tomalito should have a smooth, moist texture. cook's notes The pan must be tightly wrapped at all times.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEVY'S FRESH MEX SWEET CORN TAMALITO RECIPE



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Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Chevy's Fresh Mex Sweet Corn Tamalito Recipe at home. Sometimes called "Sweet Corn Cakes", Tamalito is a traditional Mexican dish prepared by the Mestizo people who are descendants of the Maya (Yucatec).

Provided by Mark

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons Butter or Margarine (softened)
1/4 cup Masa Harina Flour
1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
2 cups Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed, divided)
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Cornmeal
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Milk

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add softened butter or margarine, masa harina flour and sugar. Beat with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup corn kernels and water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add corn mixture from the blender to the bowl with masa mixture. Stir well to combine.
  • Add remaining corn, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and milk. Mix well to fully combine.
  • Pour mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. Tightly cover with plastic wrap. Make sure to seal tightly.
  • Fill a medium saucepan with water.
  • Place saucepan over high heat. Bring to a rapid boil.
  • When water is fully boiling, place a screen or cooking rack across the pan.
  • Set sealed baking dish on top of the screen above the boiling water.
  • Making sure to keep the baking dish tightly wrapped, steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour. (Be sure to check the water level often, so as not to boil dry.)
  • After 50 minutes, check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the dough. When it comes out clean, the tamalito is done. Cook longer as needed.

CHEVY'S SWEET CORN TAMALITOS



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I started seeing this delightful little scoop of heaven on the edge of my plate at a few of the Mexican restaurants around town, so I decided make it at home. This recipe is actually the recipe they use at Chevy's, which I found published in the local paper.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Corn

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/4 cup masa harina flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the margarine, masa and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Blend 1/2 the corn kernels with the water in a blender until smooth.
  • Combine with margarine mixture, stirring well.
  • Add the remaining corn, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and milk.
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
  • Pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Tightly cover with plastic wrap and set atop the saucepan of boiling water.
  • Keep pan tightly wrapped and steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Check water level often, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • I have also made this in the oven, setting the pan in a water bath.
  • I do not know the temp I had the oven on, or how long I kept it inches If anyone tries it, please add that info.

CHEVY'S SWEET CORN TOMALITO RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by Gigirox

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/4 cup Masa Harina
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix the margarine, masa and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. In a blender container, blend half the corn kernels with the water until smooth. Combine this mixture with the margarine mixture, stirring well. Add the remaining corn kernels, corn meal, baking powder, salt and milk and mix well. Pour the corn mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and steam by setting atop a medium saucepan of water on top of the stove. Bring water to a boil and steam corn mixture for 50 minutes to one hour (check to see whether you might need to add more water), until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tomalito should have a smooth, moist texture. Note: The pan must be tightly wrapped at all times.

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