Name: VELVEETA Cheesy Tortilla Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican,Southwest
Ingredients: 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup chopped red peppers; 1 Tbsp. margarine; 2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen corn, thawed, drained; 6 oz. 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2/3 cup crushed tortilla chips; 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

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25 Min(s)

10 Min(s) Prep

15 Min(s) Cook

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This cheesy blend of corn, red peppers and green onions, topped with crushed tortilla chips and cilantro, is the ideal side dish to any Mexican entrée.

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6 servings

Original recipe yields 6 servings

4 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup chopped red peppers

1 Tbsp. margarine

2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen corn, thawed, drained

6 oz. 2% Milk VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2/3 cup crushed tortilla chips

2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

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Let's Make It

Cook and stir onions and peppers in margarine in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp-tender.

Stir in corn and VELVEETA; cook on medium-low heat 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Spoon into serving bowl; top with remaining ingredients.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Substitute

Substitute 6 oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) cubed PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese for the VELEETA.

Tip 2

How to Chop Fresh Cilantro

Just place cilantro leaves in a glass measuring cup or small bowl and cut them into tiny pieces with kitchen shears, using short quick strokes.

Tip 3

Use Your Microwave

Microwave onions, red peppers and margarine in 1-1/2-qt. microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until vegetables are tender. Stir in corn and VELVEETA. Microwave 5 to 7 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is heated through, stirring after 4 min.; mix well. Spoon into serving bowl and continue as directed.

Tip 4

Nutrition Bonus

This easy-to-make side dish gives corn a whole new flavor. The red peppers provide a good source of vitamin C!

Nutrition

Calories

200

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 490mg

21%

Total Carbohydrates 29g

11%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 6g

12%

Protein 9g

18%

Vitamin A

25%

Vitamin C

25%

Calcium

15%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 6 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.