Cheesy Creamed Corn with Chorizo, Saffron and Manchego
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 600ml milk
- 4 Corn on the Cob
- 200g Chorizo
- 200g Cheddar cheese
- 100g Manchego Cheese
From the pantry:
- 25g Butter
- 1 ½ Tbsp Flour
- 1 pinch Saffron
- Olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
METHOD
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Warm the milk in a saucepan or microwave.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for 30 seconds.
- While stirring, gradually add the warm milk to the mixture. Use a whisk if needed to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Add the saffron and stir for 1 minute.
- Grate the cheddar cheese and add to the sauce. Season with salt and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted. Turn off the heat.
- Peel the corn husks, remove the silk, and slice off the kernels. Small dice the chorizo.
- Bring a large casserole dish to high heat and drizzle with olive oil. Add the chorizo and sauté for 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the corn and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Mix in the cheese sauce, then place into the oven for 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Manchego cheese.