Pioneer Roundup Ready Sweet Corn Recipes

RIGATONI WITH CORN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Find a large heatproof bowl that will fit over the pasta pot like a double boiler.
• Slice the kernels off the corn cobs and put them in the large bowl. With the dull side of a knife, scrape each cob over the bowl to remove any remaining kernel pieces and the creamy liquid.
• Add the heavy cream, butter, red pepper flakes and the salt to the bowl of corn kernels.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.
• Set the bowl over the pasta pot and let the corn mixture warm, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the corn is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove the bowl of corn.
• Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain the pasta. Add the hot pasta to the corn mixture and mix thoroughly.
• Sprinkle with the Parmesan, chives and parsley, then toss well, adding the reserved cooking water a little at a time if the pasta seems dry.

STREET CORN QUESADILLA

Steps:

• Place a skillet over medium heat.
• Spread half of the mayonnaise on one of the tortillas and place in the hot skillet mayonnaise-side down.
• Top with half of the Monterey Jack. Add the corn, Cojita, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro. Sprinkle over the ancho chile powder and remaining Monterey Jack.
• Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the other tortilla, then place on top mayonnaise-side up, and press. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the salsas and tortilla chips.

STREET CORN

Steps:

• For the spice mix: Cut the tops off the guajillo chiles, shake out the seeds, put the chiles in a bowl, cover them with boiling water and let them soak for about 30 minutes to rehydrate.
• Drain the chiles, then put them in a blender with the oil, ancho chile, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, salt, cinnamon and lime juice and blend until combined.
• For the corn: Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Cut the corn in half and brush with the spice mix. Cook until charred in spots and grill-marked, turning halfway through, about 6 minutes. Sprinkle with lime juice and cotija cheese.

EASY CORN DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise in a large bowl until combined. Add the corn, chiles, jalapenos, salsa, salt, pepper and half the grated cheese, then stir.
• Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 20 minutes.
• Top with the cilantro and serve warm with the corn chips on the side.

FRESH CORN CASSEROLE WITH RED BELL PEPPERS AND JALAPENOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove the corn from the husks. In a large, deep bowl, slice off the kernels of corn with a sharp knife. Turn the knife to the dull side and scrape the cob all the way down to remove all the bits of kernel and creamy milk inside. (I do this inside the bowl because it goes everywhere if you cut it on a board.)
• Add the red bell peppers, jalapenos, heavy cream, milk, salt to taste, a generous amount of pepper and butter and mix it well. Pour into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Bake until thoroughly warmed through, 30 to 45 minutes.