INDIAN BAKED CORN

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Indian Baked Corn image

Corn is a popular side dish at our family gatherings, and this deliciously different recipe may be why! So colorful and zesty, it's a blue-ribbon winner and a time-tested treasure.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
4 bacon strips
1/3 cup each chopped celery, green pepper and onion
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter,divided
1/4 cup milk
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare cornbread according to the package directions. Cool and crumble enough to measure 2 cups; set aside., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. , To the drippings, add the celery, green pepper and onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the milk, corn, jalapeno, pimientos, sugar, salt, vegetable mixture and bacon. Add 1 cup cornbread crumbs. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until heated through., Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Melt the remaining butter; toss with the remaining crumbs. Sprinkle on top of batter. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bubbles around the edges and is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

There are no comments yet!