10/24/16

Frito Corn Salad

A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

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Remember the time I took my shirt off and ran around my back yard in my bra taking pictures?

No? Oh, right… because I haven’t told you about that yet because it just happened. It literally just happened.

So, I take my food pics on the back porch because that’s where I have the best natural light in the afternoons (that’s sunlight, not Natty Light, though one could wonder since I just told you I didn’t have a shirt on).

Frito Corn Salad! A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

This time of year, taking food pics can be a challenge because the sun goes down so early and my window of opportunity is pretty narrow.

I whipped up this (insanely delicious, stupid easy, totally addicting) salad and set about staging things to take some pictures. When I stepped outside, I realized the sun was setting QUICK so I knew I had to hurry with my little photo session

As I was taking pics I noticed the dish had this bizarre orange tint? No matter what angle I tried, there was a neon glow. What the what??

Frito Corn Salad! A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

Then I realized it was my shirt! I was wearing a neon orangey-pink sweatshirt (yes, ma’am, you heard that right… complete with matching neon leggings because I’m over 40 and I do what I want) and the shirt was casting a glow on the food.

With not a minute of sunlight to spare, I looked over at the neighbor’s house to see if their blinds were open (they were, but again, I’m over 40 and I do what I want) and then whipped off my shirt to finish taking pictures.

Husband walked outside and said, WHY is your shirt off?! I quickly explained and he said, The neighbors can SEE you. To which I replied that I didn’t have anything that they hadn’t ever seen before and since they’re still in their twenties it’s prolly time they got a good look at what things are going to look like some day.

Frito Corn Salad! A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

As you can see, some of the pictures have a bit of an orange tint but just know that’s just me and my big loud shirt and not the actual color of the salad!

Speaking of the salad! My friend Kristie introduced me to this last summer when our boys were playing all-star baseball together. As we’re prone to do around here, everyone pitched in with covered dishes for a team supper one night after practice and Kristie brought this salad.

I’d never heard of such a thing but that didn’t stop me from digging in! It was the hit of the shin-dig! I went back for thirds before we broke camp.

Frito Corn Salad! A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

NOTES ABOUT MAKING FRITO CORN SALAD

  1. Don’t leave out the bell peppers or onions even if you don’t love those things by themselves. The crunch and freshness make for the perfect contrast with the rich creaminess from the cheese, sour cream and mayo. 
  2. Wait as long as you can before stirring in the corn chips so that they are still crunchy when you serve the salad. If I'm taking this somewhere, I just bring the bag with me then stir them in later. You'll have about 2 hours max before the fritos start losing their crunch.
  3. Mexi-corn or Fiesta Corn is good in this too. I usually just use whatever I have.
  4. Feel free to use Pepper Jack Cheese instead of cheddar for a little kick.

Frito Corn Salad! A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

SIMILAR RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY TOO!

CREAMY CORN SALSA - An unbelievably addictive dip recipe made with sour cream, cheese, corn that’s packed with Mexican flavors perfect for tortilla chips.

CROCK POT MEXICAN STREET CORN DIP -  A creamy, cheesy slow cooker party dip recipe with all the flavors of hot Mexican Street Corn served warm with tortilla chips.

MEXICAN STREET CORN - An easy recipe for Esquites served as a side dish or warm salad with Mexican crumbling cheese, a creamy spread, fresh cilantro and chili powder.

Recipe for Frito Corn Salad

Frito Corn Salad

Frito Corn Salad
Yield: 12 Servings
Author: Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth
Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min
A delicious, festive side dish recipe with a creamy, cheesy corn base and Chili Cheese Fritos for a fantastic crunch and tons of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 2 15-oz cans corn, drained well
  • 1 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 cup finely diced green pepper
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 10-oz bag Chili Cheese Fritos
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Combine corn, red onion, green pepper, mayo, sour cream, cheese and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. When ready to serve (and not before!) fold in corn chips then garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Any questions you may have are likely answered in the post above the recipe.

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10/10/16

BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili

A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef and layered flavors made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.

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It seems like we’re always entertaining these days. Which is fine by me! There’s not much I love more than feeding people and making them feel welcome in my home.

I’ve mentioned this before but it’s worth saying again… my favorite way to entertain is to put out a big spread of munchies for grazing and make one big pot of something to have on the stove.

When it's cold, that pot of something is usually this chili!

BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili! A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef and layered flavors made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.

WHY USE A 15-BEAN MIX FOR CHILI

Using a 15-Bean Soup mix adds so much variety and contrast to the chili! Plus it adds a slow-cooked richness to the chili without cooking the meat to death.

The seasoning packet adds a hint of smokiness that is just perfect for chili (kinda reminds you of smoked chipotles).

If you don't have a crowd to feed, this is a great recipe for stocking the freezer! Freeze up to six months then simply defrost and heat on the stove to serve.

BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili! A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef and layered flavors made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.

MORE DRIED BEAN RECIPES TO TRY!

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans - Dried pintos beans cook up creamy and tender with a smoky, silky sauce that's perfect with cornbread.

Three Meat Crock Pot Cowboy Beans- This slow Cooker BBQ bean recipe with smoked sausage, bacon and ground beef is the perfect side dish for feeding a crowd!

Cajun Ham & Beans - A recipe for smokey, creamy beans cooked low and slow with a ham bone and Cajun seasonings. DELICIOUS over rice!

Shrimp & Sausage 15 Bean Gumbo - A rich gumbo recipe with Cajun beans chocked full of spicy shrimp and smoky sausage.

Pineapple & Bacon Baked Beans - A baked beans recipe with a Hawaiian twist made with sweet pineapple and smoky bacon or ham!

15-Bean Turkey Soup - A hearty soup recipe perfect for leftover Thanksgiving turkey and also easy to make with smoked turkey wings or legs.

BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili! A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef and layered flavors made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.

MORE CHILI RECIPES TO TRY

Buffalo Chicken Chili - All the great taste of Buffalo hot wings (even the celery and ranch!) in an easy chili recipe with layers and layers flavor. 

Slow Cooker Chicken Chili - Chicken simmers low and slow in your crock pot with a medley of beans for perfectly seasoned and tender chicken chili. 

The BEST Chili Mac - A hearty pasta recipe that combines chili with macaroni & cheese using ground beef, chili beans, noodles and gobs of gooey cheese. 

Really Easy Homemade Chili - A thick and hearty chili recipe with ground beef and the perfect amount of beans and spices for the best pot of chili around! 

White Chicken Chili - A white chicken chili recipe with slow-cooked creamy great northern beans, tender chicken and tons of smoky southwest flavor!

Slow Cooker Chipotle Steak Chili - A crock pot chili recipe with tender steak, smoky chipotle peppers, Mexican spices and the perfect blend of beans.

Recipe for BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili

BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili

BIG BATCH Beef & 15-Bean Chili
Yield: 24 Servings
Author: Mandy Rivers | South Your Mouth
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 10 M

A slow-cooked chili recipe with ground beef, tons of flavor and made with a 15-bean mix of dried beans that adds tons of variety and texture that's perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer.

Ingredients

  • 1 20-oz. bag Hurst’s 15 Bean Soup dried bean mix
  • 6 cups water
  • 3 pounds ground beef
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 3 14-oz. cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 16-oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2 packets chili seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine dried beans (WITHOUT included seasoning packet) and water in a large pot or Dutch oven; set seasoning packet aside. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer two hours.
  2. Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet until meat is cooked through then add to beans (do not drain – this is the only form of fat we have for this entire huge batch of chili and we need the pan drippings for richness and flavor).
  3. Add seasoning packet and remaining ingredients, stir well, cover then continue cooking on medium-low for two hours or until beans are tender. Add more salt or seasonings to taste if necessary.

Notes

  • Freeze leftovers in airtight containers up to six months.
  • I haven't tried it myself, but if you want to cook this in a crock pot, cook the beans and water for 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high, add remaining ingredients then continue cooking on high for 2 hours or until beans are tender.
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