Best Fiesta Fried Corn Recipes

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EDDIE'S FAVORITE FIESTA CORN



Eddie's Favorite Fiesta Corn image

When sweet corn is available, I love making this splurge of a side dish. Frozen corn works, but taste as you go and add sugar if needed. -Anthony Bolton, Bellevue, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen super sweet corn
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add corn, red pepper and yellow pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

FIESTA CORN CHIP SALAD



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This Frito corn salad is always requested by friends and family! Super easy and great alongside just about any main course. Quick tip: wait on adding Fritos until you're about to serve as they tend to get soggy after a few hours. -Mandy Mckinnon, North Canton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9-1/4 ounces) chili cheese-flavored corn chips, crushed
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, cheese, red pepper, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in corn chips. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 35g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FIESTA GRILLED CORN



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We love Mexican food and corn on the cob. So I combined them into something fresh and spicy. For Italian flair, I make this corn with basil and oregano butter and Parmesan cheese.-MacKenzie Severson, Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 large ears sweet corn in husks
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or fresh goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, cilantro, lime zest and garlic powder. Shape into a log; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm., Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Place in a Dutch oven; cover with cold water. Soak for 20 minutes; drain. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili powder and paprika. Spread over corn. Rewrap corn in husks and secure with kitchen string., Grill corn, covered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until tender, turning often. Serve with butter slices and sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

FIESTA FRIED CORN



Fiesta Fried Corn image

My family loves this. It is a great side to Mexican meals.

Provided by Teresa Malkemus

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained
2 Tbsp butter
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/4 c chunky salsa, your favorite
1 tsp pimento
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat.Be careful not to scorch it.
  • 2. Add drained corn, salt and pepper. Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • 3. Add salsa, pimento and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently.

FIESTA CORN



Fiesta Corn image

Make and share this Fiesta Corn recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
nonstick cooking spray
1 teaspoon margarine or 1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces green chilies, canned, diced
smoky paprika

Steps:

  • Cook the corn according to package directions.
  • In a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray; melt the margarine.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers.
  • Saute gently, do not let the onion brown.
  • Drain the corn and return it to the sauce pan.
  • Add the onions and peppers to the corn.
  • Add the chilies; and warm through.
  • Sprinkle with Smoky Paprika and serve.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.3, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 18.6, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 4.6

MEXICAN FRIED CORN



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When I was growing up, my mother used to serve fried corn for breakfast with scrambled eggs and tortillas. Here in Arizona, corn is widely used in many dishes. This is a great way to use it- my husband and I both enjoy it. -Sylvia Kessick, Dewey, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups fresh corn
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook corn and onion in butter until tender. Add chilies, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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