Chilean pastel de choclo recipe for eight
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This Chilean casserole serves eight in one baking dish. Its savory filling is covered with a lightly sweet fresh-corn topping.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 pound
Lean ground beef
1 1/2 pounds
Yellow onions
2 large
Garlic cloves
3
Ground cumin
1 teaspoon
Sweet paprika
1 teaspoon
Pimento-stuffed green olives
1/2 cup
Raisins
1/3 cup
Eggs
4
Fresh corn
12 ears
Whole milk
1/2 cup
Fresh basil
1/2 cup
Granulated sugar
2 tablespoons
Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
How to make it
- Hard-boil eggs, peel, and quarter them. 2. Cook chicken and shred it; brown beef with onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt. 3. Spread meat, chicken, olives, raisins, and egg in a buttered baking dish. 4. Blend corn kernels with milk, basil, sugar, butter, and salt. 5. Spread corn mixture over filling and bake at 375°F until golden and set.
Who this list is for
This list is for cooks planning to make Chilean pastel de choclo for eight people. It’s a good fit for anyone hosting a family meal or gathering where you want to serve a traditional South American casserole with both savory and sweet layers.
How to use this list
Start by reviewing your spice rack and fridge for basics like ground cumin, sweet paprika, and kosher salt. Check your freezer for any chicken thighs or ground beef you might already have. At the store, pick up two large yellow onions, three garlic cloves, and four eggs. You’ll need twelve ears of fresh corn for the topping, so plan a stop in the produce section. Grab whole milk, unsalted butter, and fresh basil from the dairy and herb areas. Don’t forget pimento-stuffed green olives and raisins from the center aisles. Finish with granulated sugar for the sweet corn crust.
Common mistakes
Don’t swap canned corn for fresh—fresh corn gives the topping its signature texture and flavor. Skipping the raisins or olives changes the balance of sweet and savory, so include both. Overcooking the chicken or beef can make the filling dry. Use unsalted butter, not margarine, to keep the flavor right. Avoid using only ground beef; the mix with chicken is traditional and gives better texture.
What is on this list
You will need boneless skinless chicken thighs, lean ground beef, yellow onions, garlic cloves, ground cumin, sweet paprika, pimento-stuffed green olives, raisins, eggs, fresh corn, whole milk, fresh basil, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and kosher salt. Cross off anything you already have, especially spices and pantry staples.
Before you go
Before heading out, check your kitchen for leftover spices, butter, or eggs. Make sure you have a large baking dish at home. After shopping, store the chicken and beef in the fridge and keep the corn refrigerated until ready to prep. Plan to assemble the casserole on the day you’ll serve it, so the topping stays fresh and sweet.
FAQ
Who is "Chilean pastel de choclo recipe for eight" for?
This list is for cooks planning to make Chilean pastel de choclo for eight people. It’s a good fit for anyone hosting a family meal or gathering where you want to serve a traditional South American casserole with both savory and sweet layers.
How should I use "Chilean pastel de choclo recipe for eight"?
Start by reviewing your spice rack and fridge for basics like ground cumin, sweet paprika, and kosher salt. Check your freezer for any chicken thighs or ground beef you might already have. At the store, pick up two large yellow onions, three garlic cloves, and four eggs. You’ll need twelve ears of fresh corn for the topping, so plan a stop in the produce se…
What should I skip or avoid with "Chilean pastel de choclo recipe for eight"?
Don’t swap canned corn for fresh—fresh corn gives the topping its signature texture and flavor. Skipping the raisins or olives changes the balance of sweet and savory, so include both. Overcooking the chicken or beef can make the filling dry. Use unsalted butter, not margarine, to keep the flavor right. Avoid using only ground beef; the mix with chicken is…
What is on the "Chilean pastel de choclo recipe for eight" list?
You will need boneless skinless chicken thighs, lean ground beef, yellow onions, garlic cloves, ground cumin, sweet paprika, pimento-stuffed green olives, raisins, eggs, fresh corn, whole milk, fresh basil, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and kosher salt. Cross off anything you already have, especially spices and pantry staples.
What should I do before I go?
Before heading out, check your kitchen for leftover spices, butter, or eggs. Make sure you have a large baking dish at home. After shopping, store the chicken and beef in the fridge and keep the corn refrigerated until ready to prep. Plan to assemble the casserole on the day you’ll serve it, so the topping stays fresh and sweet.
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