Sunnys Grilled Ombre Corn Recipes

NATINA CORN

Steps:

• In a saucepan on medium-high heat, add the butter, chicken stock and thyme. Simmer until the thyme wilts slightly, about 8 minutes. Add the corn and stir to break up any chunks. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, remove the sprigs of thyme, add the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir to blend, and then serve with a dash of cayenne pepper.

MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with oil and place on the grill pan, turning corn so all sides are charred, about 6 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic salt, and black pepper. Remove corn from grill and brush with the mayonnaise mixture. Serve with lime quarters to squeeze over corn.

SUNNY'S EASY BAKED SWEET CORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with the butter.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the sweet corn, cream-style corn, half-and-half, flour, maple syrup, chile flakes, garlic and scallions. Season with a nice pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Taste and season more if needed. Whisk in the Cheddar, mozzarella and eggs. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake until set in the center and golden brown around the edges, 50 to 60 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

SUNNY'S GRILLED CORN WITH CAJUN TRINITY BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat a grill to 400 degrees F.
• In a small food processor add the butter, Cajun seasoning, celery, onion and bell pepper.
• Pull the corn husks open, then remove the silk and secure the husks open in a bundle with soaked twine or a piece of husk ripped from each ear.
• Place the corn over the direct heat of the grill and cook, rotating occasionally, until the corn chars, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Brush or smear with butter and cook over the indirect heat while basting and turning for a few more minutes. Serve warm with a spritz of lemon.

MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with oil and place on the grill pan, turning corn so all sides are charred, about 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lime quarters to squeeze over corn.

SUNNY'S QUICK CORN AND PICO SALAD

Steps:

• Using a knife, cut the kernels off each cob and place in a large bowl. Using the back, unsharpened side of your knife or a flat metal spatula, firmly scrape the length of each bare cob over a small bowl to release the corn milk. Add the hot sauce, lime juice and cumin to the corn milk and whisk. Pour the dressing over the corn and toss to coat.
• Add the black beans, pico de gallo and a small pinch of salt to the bowl with the corn. Toss and serve chilled or at room temperature.

SUNNY CORN BREAD MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in corn. , Fill greased muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.