Chevy's Sweet Corn Tamalitos

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup masa harina flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon milk

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, mix the margarine, masa and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
• 2 blend 1/2 the corn kernels with the water in a blender until smooth.
• 3 combine with margarine mixture, stirring well.
• 4 add the remaining corn, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and milk.
• 5 bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
• 6 pour the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish.
• 7 tightly cover with plastic wrap and set atop the saucepan of boiling water.
• 8 keep pan tightly wrapped and steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• 9 check water level often, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• 10 i have also made this in the oven, setting the pan in a water bath.
• 11 i do not know the temp i had the oven on, or how long i kept it inches if anyone tries it, please add that info.