Pastel del Choclo (S. American Corn Casserole)

Name: Pastel del Choclo (S. American Corn Casserole)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Hamburger Or Ground Turkey; 3 pieces Chicken Thigh (or 4 Legs); 1/2 whole Large Onion, Large Diced; 3 Hard Boiled Eggs, Sliced; ⅓ cups Green Olives (approximate--use A Large Handful); ⅓ cups Golden Raisins (approximate--use A Large Handful); 2 cans Creamed Corn; 2 cans Whole Kernel Corn, Drained--or Straight Off The Cob Is Even Better!; 1 Egg; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Sweet Ground Basil; 2 pinches Sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 pounds Hamburger Or Ground Turkey
3 pieces Chicken Thigh (or 4 Legs)
1/2 whole Large Onion, Large Diced
3 Hard Boiled Eggs, Sliced
⅓ cups Green Olives (approximate--use A Large Handful)
⅓ cups Golden Raisins (approximate--use A Large Handful)
2 cans Creamed Corn
2 cans Whole Kernel Corn, Drained--or Straight Off The Cob Is Even Better!
1 Egg
1 Tablespoon Fresh Sweet Ground Basil
2 pinches Sugar

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There are 2 layers to this dish: the corn mix, and the meat layer.
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Both will be placed in the same 9 x 18 baking dish/pan for final cooking.
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MEAT LAYER
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1.
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Brown the hamburger and chicken with the onions.
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Hard boil 3 of the eggs, then slice.
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Put meat/onion mixture in the pan and lay egg slices scattered on top.
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Sprinkle olives and raisins across mixture.
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CORN LAYER
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Mix corn, 1 uncooked egg and basil in a blender until its a chunky, thick liquid.
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Add cornmeal if its too runny.
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Add salt as desired for taste.
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Pour corn layer over meat layer prepared above.
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Sprinkle sugar on top.
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Bake in a 350-375 degree oven for about 30-40 minutes, until corn layer is golden brown.
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(Sorry about the approximation with the temperature the oven there was labeled in Celsius.)

1433

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pounds Hamburger Or Ground Turkey, 3 pieces Chicken Thigh (or 4 Legs), 1/2 whole Large Onion, Large Diced, 3 Hard Boiled Eggs, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Pastel del Choclo (S. American Corn Casserole) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!