Iowa Corn Au Gratin


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Iowa Corn Au Gratin Recipe

Recipe Type: Corn, Eggs, Cheese, Bread Crumbs
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min


Ingredients:

6 ears of fresh corn or 1 (12-ounce) can corn kernels, drained
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup bread crumbs


Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

If fresh corn is used, remove husk and silk, and cut kernels from cob; set aside.

In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until tender; stir in flour and then add milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture has thickened and is smooth. Remove from heat; add corn, cheddar cheese, eggs, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Pour into prepared casserole dish and top with bread crumbs.

Set into a shallow pan of hot water and bake 45 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Makes 6 servings.