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Creamy Corn Casserole with Lime, Chiles & Cilantro

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:10Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:1 hr 20 minsServings:10

Active Time:35 mins

Active Time:

35 mins

Total Time:1 hr 20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:10

Servings:

10

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespooncanola oil½mediumwhite onion, chopped2serrano peppers, seeded and chopped6cupsfresh corn kernels (from about 12 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels½teaspoonground pepper1teaspoongrated lime zest2tablespoonslime juice½cupwhole milk2large eggs, beaten½cupchopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish1cupsour cream, divided½cupall-purpose flour½cupfine yellow cornmeal1tablespoongranulated sugar1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder¾teaspoonsalt¾teaspoonancho chile powder, divided1tablespoonwater⅓cupcrumbled cotija cheese

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Ingredients

1tablespooncanola oil

½mediumwhite onion, chopped

2serrano peppers, seeded and chopped

6cupsfresh corn kernels (from about 12 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels

½teaspoonground pepper

1teaspoongrated lime zest

2tablespoonslime juice

½cupwhole milk

2large eggs, beaten

½cupchopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

1cupsour cream, divided

½cupall-purpose flour

½cupfine yellow cornmeal

1tablespoongranulated sugar

1 ½teaspoonsbaking powder

¾teaspoonsalt

¾teaspoonancho chile powder, divided

1tablespoonwater

⅓cupcrumbled cotija cheese

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and serranos; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the peppers are softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime zest and lime juice.

Transfer half of the corn mixture to a blender; add milk. Secure the lid on the blender and remove the center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over the opening. Process on medium speed until mostly smooth, about 15 seconds. (Use caution when blending hot liquids.) Transfer to a large bowl; stir in eggs, cilantro, 3/4 cup sour cream and the remaining corn mixture. Add flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon chile powder; stir to mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish.

Bake until lightly browned and set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Combine water and the remaining 1/4 cup sour cream in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Drizzle the mixture over the casserole and sprinkle with cotija and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chile powder. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate baked casserole for up to 2 days; reheat, covered, in a 325°F oven.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2021

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)223Calories9gFat31gCarbs7gProtein

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