Chile-Corn Custard Squares

Serves: 5

Zoie Ernser

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

53

Sweetness

45

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Cornmeal

1 tsp

Salt

1 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat

2

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat

3

Add finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 12 minutes

4

Cool

5

Preheat oven to 350°F

6

Spray 8x8x2- inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray

7

Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl

8

Whisk egg, 1/3 cup cheese blend, 1/2 cup sour cream, creamed corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl

9

Add flour mixture; stir to blend

10

Stir in jalapeño and caramelized onions

11

Transfer batter to prepared pan

12

Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese blend over

13

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

14

Cool completely

15

Do ahead Custard squares can be made 2 hours ahead

16

Let stand at room temperature

17

Cut into 1-inch squares

18

Place on platter

19

Top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa

20

Add finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 12 minutes

21

Cool

22

Preheat oven to 350°F

23

Spray 8x8x2- inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray

24

Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl

25

Whisk egg, 1/3 cup cheese blend, 1/2 cup sour cream, creamed corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl

26

Add flour mixture; stir to blend

27

Stir in jalapeño and caramelized onions

28

Transfer batter to prepared pan

29

Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese blend over

30

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

31

Cool completely

32

Do ahead Custard squares can be made 2 hours ahead

33

Let stand at room temperature

34

Cut into 1-inch squares

35

Place on platter

36

Top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa