Cheesy Creamed Corn Casserole

Cheesy Creamed Corn Casserole

2- 15 oz cans corn, drained

2- 15 oz cans creamed corn, drained

2- 8 oz pkgs corn muffin mix

2 c sour cream

1 c butter, melted

1 1/2 c Cheddar cheese, divided

 

1. Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 9x13 pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine corn, muffin mix, sour cream, butter, and 1 cup of cheese; spread in pan.

3. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until top is golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.

4. Increase oven to 400* and sprinkle the casserole with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Return to oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.

 

Southwestern Chicken Pasta

Southwestern Chicken Pasta

1/4 c olive oil
1 T minced garlic
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
1- 16 oz bag frozen corn
1/4 c chopped cilantro
1 bunch green onions, chopped
juice of 1 lime
1/4 t cumin
1 t oregano
3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
1 lb small pasta (bowtie, rotini, macaroni, etc)

1. In a large pan, heat oil, garlic, and peppers over medium heat; saute about 5 minutes.
2. Add everything except the pasta and heat over medium-low heat.
3. Meanwhile cook pasta to al dente; drain pasta and toss with chicken mixture.

One Pot Southwest Pasta

One Pot Southwest Pasta
1 lb rotini
2 c frozen corn
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 sm red onion, sliced
1- 10 oz can Rotel
4 t chili powder
1 1/2 t cumin
1 1/2 t garlic powder
1 t red pepper flakes
1 t salt
2 t olive oil
4 c chicken broth
1- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
sour cream (opt)
avocados (opt)

1. In a large pot, combine pasta, vegetables, Rotel, spices, olive oil, and chicken broth; cover and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat, and add beans and cheese; let rest for 5 minutes before serving with sour cream and/or avocados.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 c salsa
2.5 c frozen corn
1- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c water
1 t cumin
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 1/2 c Cheddar cheese
Toppings: avocados, more cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc (opt)

1. Place chicken, soup, salsa, corn, beans, water, and cumin in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or on high for 2-4).
2. About 15 minutes before serving, take chicken out and shred it; place chicken back in slow cooker along with cilantro and cheese.
Serve topped with your favorite Mexican toppings.

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans condensed cream of chicken soup (or this Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup recipe)
1 cup salsa
2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
favorite toppings
Directions:
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken into slow cooker.
In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, black beans, water, cumin, and cilantro. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Cook on low for 4-6 hours (or high for 2-3 hours). Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Put chicken back into slow cooker, add cheese, and let cook for 15 more minutes. Serve with your favorite fajita toppings (tomato, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, etc).

Read more at http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2013/11/slow-cooker-creamy-chicken-fajita-soup.html#83xZJ3rMFiLgCR0B.99

Southwestern Layered Beef Casserole

Southwestern Layered Beef Casserole
1 T vegetable oil
3/4 c uncooked rice
1- 10 oz can Rotel
1/2 c chicken broth
1 t salt, divided
1/2 t pepper, divided
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, finely chopped
1 T chili powder
2 cloves minced garlic
1 t cumin
1 t coriander
1- 8 oz can tomato sauce
1- 15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 c shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 c frozen corn, thawed
2 green onions, sliced

1. Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 9x13 pan.
2. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until light brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer rice to greased pan; stir in Rotel, broth, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper.
4. Place beef, onion, bell pepper, 1/2 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper in the skillet and cook over medium heat until beef is cooked through and vegetables have softened.
5. Stir chili powder, garlic, cumin, and coriander in to the beef mixture and cook until fragrant, about a minute; stir in tomato sauce and cook until slightly thickened.
6. Add beef mixture to pan and spread evenly over rice mixture; layer on beans, cheese, and corn.
7. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 60-70 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Uncover, sprinkle with onions, and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken

Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken
2 c chicken broth
1 can black beans
1 c frozen corn
1 can Rotel tomatoes and chiles
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1 t garlic salt
1 t cumin
1 t onion powder
1 t chili powder
3 chicken breasts
salt and pepper, to taste
rice, cooked
Cheddar cheese (opt)
green onions (opt)
cilantro (opt)

1. Mix broth, beans, corn, Rotel, garlic, onions, and spices in a slow cooker; top with chicken.
2. Cook on high for 6 hours or low for 10 hours; shred chicken half an hour before serving and return to slow cooker.
3. Season with salt and pepper; serve over rice, topped with cheese and green onions or cilantro.

Mexicorn Dip

Mexicorn Dip
1 c [light] sour cream
1/2 c [light] mayonnaise
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
3- 11 oz cans Mexicorn, drained
2 c shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a medium bowl, blend sour cream and mayonnaise; add remaining ingredients and mix until well-incorporated.
Keep refrigerated and serve with vegetables, tortilla chips, Fritos, etc.

Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins

Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins
1 egg
1 t salt
1- 14.75 oz can creamed corn
1- 4 oz can diced green chiles
1 jalapeno, diced (seeding optional)
1 c Mexican blend cheese (or pepper jack)
1 box cornbread mix

1. Preheat oven to 400* and grease a muffin tin.
2. In a small bowl, mix egg, salt, corn, and chiles; stir in jalapeno and cheese.
3. In a medium bowl, fold wet ingredients in to corn muffin mix until just mixed.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, depending on how full tins are, until golden brown. Cool in tins.
Makes 12-24 muffins.

Cactus Cornbread

Cactus Cornbread
2 cups water
1/4 t baking soda
3/4 - 1 c diced nopalitos (about 1 large pad)
1 c yellow cornmeal
1 c flour
2 T sugar
1 T baking powder
3/4 t salt
1 egg, beaten
1 c milk
1/4 c butter-flavored shortening (or butter), melted
3/4 c corn

1. Preheat oven to 425*; grease and flour (or cornmeal) an 8" square pan.
2. Boil water and baking soda together; add nopalitos and boil until they become a dull green color. Drain well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt; blend in egg and milk.
4. Add shortening and mix well; fold in corn and nopalitos.
5. Pour into pan and bake about 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and passes toothpick test.

Chunky Salsa

This is the easiest, yummiest salsa I've ever made.

Chunky Salsa
.5-1 bunch cilantro
2 firm, ripe medium tomatoes
3 firm, ripe avocados
1 large white onion
1 can black beans, drained
1 can corn, drained

1. Finely chop cilantro, tomatoes, avocados, and onion. Combine with beans and corn in a large bowl.
2. Serve with tortilla chips.

Cowboy Grub

Hubby calls it chili; I call it cowboy grub because I don't like chili. :)

Cowboy Grub

1 lb. ground beef (can be frozen)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes in juice
1 can tomato soup
1 can kidney beans, drained
1 can corn, drained
1.5 cups water
2-3 cups BBQ sauce (we use Rudy's)
1 onion, diced
*Make it your own - add jalapenos, bell peppers, whatever you want!

1. Mix everything in slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours if beef is frozen. If beef is not frozen, cook on low for 8 hours or high for 2.5 hours.

Can be served over rice or mashed potatoes, or eaten straight out of a bowl.

Macaroni & Cheese With A Kick

This stems from the recipe found here. I wasn't a huge fan of her recipe, so I changed it a bit.

Macaroni & Cheese With A Kick
1 lb macaroni
1 T olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
1 c frozen corn
1- 4 oz can chopped green chilies
2 c half & half
2 c grated Pepper Jack cheese (or Mexican blend)
Salt & pepper to taste
2 c corn flakes cereal (opt for added crunch)

1. In a large pot, boil pasta until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic, onion, pepper, jalapeno, and corn in olive oil, over medium to medium-high heat for about 7 minutes.
3. Stir in chilies.
4. Drain pasta and add to skillet.
5. Pour on half & half; add cheese, salt, and pepper and stir gently.
6. Cover and let sit for about 7 minutes over medium heat.
7. Check seasonings and serve topped with crushed corn flakes.

Click for a closer look!

Corn in the Oven

Corn on the Cob (in the oven)

4 ears of fresh corn

1. Preheat oven to 350*.
2. Place corn, still in husks, directly on oven rack.
3. Bake for 30 minutes.

Pasta Salad

This recipe is so easy, and so delicious! It makes a large batch, so feel free to halve the recipe.

Pasta Salad
2 pkg. corkscrew noodles
1 can corn
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can olives, sliced
2 cups broccoli, chopped
1.5-2 cups Italian dressing (I like to use creamy)
1.5-2 cups ranch dressing (I use light Hidden Valley)

1. Boil noodles until soft. Drain and rinse. Put aside to cool (you could use this time to cut up vegetables).
2. Once noodles are cool, place them in a large bowl and toss in vegetables.
3. Pour equal parts Italian and ranch dressing over noodles/vegetables. Add as much dressing as desired. Make sure the dressings get mixed all the way through the salad. Serve chilled.