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Mexican Street Corn Bake (From Taste of Home Copycat Restaurant Recipes)

 

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Mexican Street Corn Bake (Modified From Taste of Home Copycat Restaurant Recipes)

"This easy one-pan version saves on prep and clean-up"-Erin Wright, Wallace, KS
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword easy, quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish/ramekin
  • Aluminum Foil to cover dish during "covered" baking portion
  • Knife to chop the green onions
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise *See other mayo measurement, combine
  • 2 tsp Mayonnaise *Combine with other mayo measurement
  • 1 Dash Ground Chipotle Pepper
  • 2/3 Pinch Salt
  • 2/3 Pinch Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Green Onions, divided
  • 1 1/3 Tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Lime Wedges, optional

Instructions

Ingredient Prep:

  • Thaw the corn, drain it, and then set aside.
  • Chop green onions, then set them aside.
  • Cut lime wedges and set aside (optional).

Cook:

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Mix the corn, mayo (both 2 Tbsp and 2 tsp), ground chipotle pepper, salt, pepper, and 2 tsp (of the 1 Tbsp) of green onions.
  • Transfer to a greased ramekin/small baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the dish, then bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about another 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; sprinkle on remaining green onion.

Serve:

  • Spoon onto a plate/bowl; serve with lime wedges 🍋‍🟩 if desired.

Quick Carbonara

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Quick Carbonara

"A quick dinnertime classic, but one that cuts down on the time it takes to make. Loaded with ham, bacon, olives, garlic, and parmesan, it certainly doesn't skimp on flavor"-Carole Martin, Tallahassee, FL
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword quick
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • Sauce Pot to cook the pasta in
  • Colander to drain the pasta
  • Skillet to cook/mix the Carbonara
  • Cutting board ingredient prep
  • Knife ingredient prep
  • Measuring cups/spoons ingredient prep

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Spaghetti, uncooked
  • 1/2 Tbsp Butter cut 1 Tbsp of Butter, then cut t in half
  • 1 1/2 tsp Canola Oil
  • 1/3 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Cup Canned Ham, cooked & cubed
  • 1 1/3 Strips Bacon, cooked & fully crumbled you can use pre-crumbled bacon bits, alternatively
  • 1 tsp Fresh Parsley, minced
  • 2 Tbsp Ripe/Pimento Stuffed Olives, sliced
  • 4 tsp Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions

Ingredient Prep:

  • Mince garlic clove, and set aside.
  • Cube the canned ham, and set aside.
  • Cook, then crumble the strips of bacon, and set aside (or use pre-crumbled bacon bits to save time).
  • Mince your fresh parsley, and set aside.
  • Slice your fresh olives/pimento-stuffed olives, and set aside.

Cook:

  • Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions, then drain the remaining water using the colander.
  • In a skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
  • Add in your minced garlic, and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in ham and bacon, making sure to heat through.
  • Add spaghetti and minced parsley to the skillet.
  • Toss the ingredients together slowly to combine.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the olives and cheese.

Serving:

  • Spoon your serving onto a plate or bowl, and enjoy! 😋
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