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Mama Challenge on TV: Texas Dishes Put to the Pinterest Test on Good Morning Texas 9/3/13 {Recipes}

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September 3, 2013 By Autumn Rose Reo 44 Comments

Try-it Tuesday:


I’m putting John Wayne and some other Texas-themed Pinterest recipes to test again on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas! if you are coming to MamaChallenge.com for the first time because you saw me on TV, then I’m so excited to have here! I hope you stay a while and enjoy some of my other fun posts including my challenges for the newest fitness fads, local restaurants and cool products. 


Looking for those recipe fixes? then check them out below. While I didn’t come up with these recipes, I have added a few tips to make them even better. (Well except for the Corn Nuggets, they needed a little bit more help!)

John Wayne Casserole 
Source: Adapted from Mississippi Magazine 

Ingredients: 
2 pounds ground beef, cooked and drained 
1 (1.25-ounce) packet taco seasoning 
4 ounces sour cream 
4 ounces mayonnaise 
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided 
1 yellow onion, sliced 
2 cups biscuit mix 2 tomatoes, sliced 
1 green bell pepper, sliced 
1 (4-ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers
Directions: 
1. Heat oven to 325. Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water, according to packet instructions; set aside. 
2. In a separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, 4 ounces of cheddar cheese, and half of the onions; set aside. 
3. Stir biscuit mix and water (directions on box) [MamaChallenge Tip: This is about one cup. I couldn’t find any directions on my box of biscuit mix!] to form soft dough. Pat dough on the bottom and one-half-inch up the sides of an 9 x 13 in. greased casserole dish. 
4. Saute remaining onions and bell peppers until slightly tender. 
5. On top of biscuit mix, evenly distribute ingredients in the following order: ground beef, tomato slices, green peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers, sour cream mixture and end with remaining shredded cheese. 
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until edges of dough are lightly browned.

Texas Corn Nuggets
Ingredients:
1 (11 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg white
2 tablespoons milk
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the creamed corn and drained whole kernel corn. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with vegetable oil or cooking spray. [Mama Challenge Tip: Add about 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs to make the batter less runny.]
2.  Drop spoonfuls of the corn mixture onto the sheet, and freeze until firm, about 3 hours. [Mama Challenge Tip: Don’t use a cookie sheet, use a mini-muffin tin. Otherwise the batter will become a big sheet of corn instead of nuggets.]
3. Heat one inch of oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large deep skillet, or fill a deep-fryer with oil as directed by the manufacturer.
4.  Mix together the cornmeal, flour, egg white, milk, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. [Mama Challenge Tip: Mix the cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper in one bowl to make a dry bath. In another bowl mix the egg white and milk together for a wet bath. Then dip the frozen nuggest in the dry bath, the wet bath and then the dry bath again.] Dip frozen corn nuggets in the batter, and quickly fry in hot oil until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. 
Serve with a chipotle ranch dressing like this recipe or pick up one at the store!

Texas Caviar
Ingredients:
two cans of black beans, rinsed
one can of corn, drained
eight smaller roma tomatoes
half of one onion
half of a pepper
half cup of sour cream
fourth of a cup of mayo
two tablespoons of red wine vinegar
one teaspoon of cumin
one teaspoon of chili powder
half a teaspoon of salt
fourth teaspoon of garlic
black pepper to taste
hot sauce/jalepeño (optional)
Directions: 
1. Chop the onions, peppers and tomatoes in tiny pieces. (think: the same size as the corn and beans.)
mix all the vegetables, beans and corn and place in the fridge.
2. In another bowl mix sour cream, mayo, vinegar, seasonings, and hot sauce until smooth and blended. get the salsa out of the fridge and add the sauce.
3. Stir until it’s all blended.
4. Serve with tortilla chips or other munchies and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Arena says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:08 am

    YUMMY! You did great on the segment.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks babe!

      Reply
  2. LyndaS says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Great job! I could go for some of that caviar right now.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      Great app or side item!

      Reply
  3. Amber Feller says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Love the Texas shape in the middle. Cute!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      I’m obsessed with cookie cutters for everything! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  4. Jacklynn Fry says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    That casserole looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      It’s the cookie cutter:) J/K – it’s a great try and totally simple!

      Reply
  5. BerryRipe says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Wow, this looks amazing. Yum!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:39 pm

      The casserole is a huge winner in our house!

      Reply
  6. Karen @ Desert Chica Ramblings says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    I’m not sure about the mayo but the John Wayne Casserole does look yummy!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      Oh you could use greek yogurt! It would still be tasty!

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Yummy!!! I love the texas cut out on that! Super cute!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      It’s my way of branding things!

      Reply
  8. Kelly Stilwell says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    My kids would love both of these. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      So good!Thanks!

      Reply
  9. CrazyNutsMom says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Oh that looks so good. You rocked the segment!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      You are too kind – I hope you try them!

      Reply
  10. Crystal Green says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Someone posted your Corn nuggets recipe on Facebook and I got it long before I saw this post. 🙂 Thanks for these tips.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks! You’ll need the tips or they won’t work out – I tried several times!:) Glad you liked ’em!

      Reply
  11. Liberty Boblett says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    These pictures look so delicious! I want to try the John Wayne Casserole, pinning it for later!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Great – it’s perfect for a winter night with a tasty flavor. It’s now a keeper here!

      Reply
  12. SensiblySara says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Great job!

    The Texas Corn Nuggets sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks Sara. It’s all about that dip too!

      Reply
  13. Tonya {The Traveling Praters} says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Love the John Wayne casserole- what a great name for a yummy looking dish.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      It’s so good! Try it – it’s so easy and good to eat!

      Reply
  14. Heather Przybyla says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Yumm! You did awesome. Pinning for later!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      Thanks so much! I hope you try it!

      Reply
  15. Laura says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Looks so delicious!!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      It is – you should try it when youre looking for some new ideas to change it up. Thanks for the compliment!

      Reply
  16. Jen W. says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    Great segment. I now have some Texas food to try.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:51 pm

      I can give you Texas foods all day long – if you want ’em!

      Reply
  17. Allison says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    That Texas caviar sounds yummy!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:50 pm

      You can do this with black-eyed peas too to change it up and make it for New Years!

      Reply
  18. StacieinAtlanta says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    This casserole looks delicious!! I love the state of Texas on it. 🙂

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      We are proud of Texas!

      Reply
  19. Link Fairy says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    This looks awesome no!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:48 pm

      Thanks- it screams Texas, right?

      Reply
  20. Sandra Sears says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    That looks so good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for the compliment!

      Reply
  21. Karen says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    all those recipes look good. Gonna try them out soon.

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      I hope you do – let me know what you think!

      Reply
  22. Bobbie says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Wonderful job. They look so delicioUs!!

    Reply
    • Autumn @MamaChallenge says

      September 4, 2013 at 11:44 pm

      They are yummy – at least that is what the fam said! Thanks!

      Reply

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