Chile-Corn Custard Squares

Chile-Corn Custard Squares
Chile-Corn Custard Squares
This addictive appetizer is a delicious combination of sour cream, cheese, and corn. A little minced jalapeño adds heat.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Cheese Side Bake Sauté Vegetarian Cinco de Mayo Corn Summer Jalapeño Party Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
  • Cholesterol 44 mg(15%)
  • Fat 15 g(23%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 6 g(12%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(17%)
  • Sodium 189 mg(8%)
  • Calories 209

Preparation Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Cool. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x8x2- inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Whisk egg, 1/3 cup cheese blend, 1/2 cup sour cream, creamed corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Add flour mixture; stir to blend. Stir in jalapeño and caramelized onions. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese blend over. Bake until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely. do ahead Custard squares can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Cut into 1-inch squares. Place on platter. Top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa.

Preparation Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 12 minutes. Cool. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x8x2- inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Whisk egg, 1/3 cup cheese blend, 1/2 cup sour cream, creamed corn, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Add flour mixture; stir to blend. Stir in jalapeño and caramelized onions. Transfer batter to prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup cheese blend over. Bake until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool completely. do ahead Custard squares can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Cut into 1-inch squares. Place on platter. Top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa.