Lucys Mac And Corn Recipes

Steps:

• Mix together creamed corn, whole kernel corn, and uncooked macaroni. Slice the butter or margarine, and mix into the corn mixture along with the cheese. Place in a buttered casserole dish. Cover.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, and bake uncovered for 30 more minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Move one rack to the top of the oven.
• In a saucepan, simmer the corn with the milk and onion powder, if using, for 5 minutes.
• Combine the cornstarch with about 2 tablespoons water and stir well. Add the cornstarch to the corn mixture and whisk over medium heat for 3 minutes. Season the corn cream with a little nutmeg, salt, pepper and hot sauce if using. Remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.
• Boil the elbow macaroni in full rolling salted water for 4 to 6 minutes. Drain the macaroni well and add to the corn cream. Add the Cheddar, half of the mozzarella and the egg. Stir well. Pour into a 4-cup casserole dish or 12-inch cast-iron skillet and top with the remaining mozzarella.
• In a zip-top plastic bag, lightly crush the croutons using a small mallet or rolling pin. Stir together the oil and crushed croutons and spread over the top of the macaroni and corn mixture. Cook on the top rack until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with hot sauce.
• This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition. The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use, therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse, and oil lightly, and set aside. Cut tips off asparagus at an angle. Cut remaining tender part of asparagus into same-size pieces; blanch and drain. Plunge into ice water. Drain again and set aside.
• Cook corn in salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse to cool.
• In a blender, combine 1 cup of the corn along with lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste; blend until smooth. Slowly blend in oil. Add scallions and 1/4 cup of the chervil leaves. Adjust seasonings.
• Toss together macaroni, asparagus, remaining corn and chervil, capers, and the dressing.