Cima Mexicana Maiz Recipes

CIMA MEXICANA MAIZ

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set it aside.
• In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the corn with only enough milk to make a smooth puree,.
• With the machine running, add egg yolks, one at a time, and process 30 seconds after each addition.
• With the machine running, add the sugar a little at a time and continue processing until mixture is lighter in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Add butter and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into corn mixture.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold into corn mixture, alternating with the shredded cheese.
• Stir in can of Green Chilis.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CORN AND WILD RICE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• In an large bowl, combine egg, egg yolk, heavy cream and milk and whisk well to combine. Add all remaining ingredients except butter and mix well.
• Grease an 8 x 12" casserole with the butter. Pous custard ingredients into prepared casserole and bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until custard is set and golden brown on the top.
• Serve warm.

ENCHILADAS ACAPULCO

Steps:

• Brown meat, drain.
• Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup peppers, cook over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
• Add beans and 1/4 lb. process cheese spread, continue cooking until process cheese spread is melted .
• Dip tortillas in hot oil; drain. Fill each tortilla with 1/4 cup meat mixture; roll up. Place seam side down in 12 x 8 inch baking dish.
• Top with remaining meat mixture; and Velvetta cheese, continue baking uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Top with remaining peppers and tomato.

SOPA DE MAIZ (MEXICAN CORN SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine corn and chicken stock in blender or food processor and puree.
• In a 3 quart saucepan combine butter and corn mixture and simmer slowly 5 minutes, stirring to keep corn from sticking to bottom of pan.
• Add milk, garlic, oregano,salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, add chilies and simmer 5 minutes.
• *May be frozen or refrigerated at this point.
• To serve:.
• If refrigerated, reheat soup slowly.
• Divide chicken and tomatoes among 6 bowls.
• Remove soup from heat, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Ladle into bowls,top with tortilla squares, and serve.
• Tortilla Squares:.
• Preheat oil to 375 degrees in electric skillet, deep fryer or large pan.
• Stack tortillas on cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch squares.
• Drop a handful at a time into oil and stir with wooden spoon until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• These are good with soups and salads and may be stored in a covered container in a dry place for up to 6 weeks.