Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
10 oz

frozen whole kernel corn with butter sauce

thawed

4 unit

eggs

beaten

4 oz

chopped mild green chilies

drained

0.5 cup

shredded Monterey jack Cheese

shredded

0.5 cup

shredded cheddar cheese

shredded

0.5 cup

tomato

chopped

0.5 tsp

chili powder

6 unit

lettuce leaves

6 unit

Fried tortillas

fried

6 tbsp

Sour cream

Step 1
~5 min

Thaw frozen corn pouch in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes.

Step 2
~5 min

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Step 3
~5 min

Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~5 min

In a medium bowl, beat eggs.

Step 5
~5 min

Stir in thawed corn, drained green chilies, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomato, and chili powder into the beaten eggs.

Step 6
~5 min

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~5 min

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the center comes out clean.

Step 8
~5 min

Cut into squares.

Step 9
~5 min

If desired, serve each square on a lettuce leaf.

Step 10
~5 min

Place the lettuce leaf with corn mixture inside a crisply fried tortilla.

Step 11
~5 min

Top each serving with sour cream and tortilla crumbs.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add diced bell peppers for extra flavor and color.

Use a combination of cheeses for a more complex flavor profile.

Garnish with chopped cilantro for freshness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled the day before and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fresh fruit.

Offer a variety of hot sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Black beans
Spanish Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Popular brunch dish in the Southwest.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Easter Brunch

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Holiday
Weekend

Popularity Score

70/100

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