You’ll be happy. The guests will be happy. Most importantly, you’ll be happy (because you get to eat something yummy) and yes, I know I said that already.
Every year I am asked to bring a green bean casserole. It’s a boring old thing to make and so over the many, many years this joke of dish is required, I have made adjustments to liven it up. I have added different cheeses. I have added bacon and that was the most popular. Even vegetarians must love bacon or they wouldn’t make a textured vegetable protein version of bacon. Am I right?
Anyway, I made this corn casserole this week to serve with grilled lamb and it was hit. My husband said this one is a keeper. We all like hearing that when trying a new dish! We had the leftovers with grilled pork chops the following evening. (Doug is THE grill master!)
But seriously, it was very good. Despite the cream it wasn’t a heavy dish and it had lots of color in it. A tasty festive dish. If we were having T-Day at our home I would surely make this casserole, it would be the star! :-)
Ok, here is the recipe. If anyone tries it please do let me know what you think.
Creamy Corn and Bacon Casserole
6 slices of bacon, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, cored and chopped
1 bag of frozen corn kernels (16 oz) thawed
¼ cup parsley
2 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper
¼ tsp. cumin
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp. cornstarch
Heat oven to 375 F. Grease up a casserole dish or spray with PAM.
Heat a large skillet and cook bacon, onion and pepper until soft.
Stir in corn and parsley.
In a large bowl mix the eggs, heavy cream, salt, pepper and cumin. Stir veggie mixture into the wet ingredients.
After mixing gently add the cornstarch and cheese.
Slide this mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until set.
Definitely a keeper.
Sounds like a wonderful side dish. Catherine
ReplyDeleteYum, Yum, TIna! This is definitely better than that old boring bean casserole! The only addition I would make would be to add just a tad of jalepeno pepper jelly that I've fallen in love with from Trader Joe's! I've been adding it to roasted corn kernels and it's so yummy, I'm sure I would need to add it to this Creamy Corn and Bacon Casserole!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Tina...
Thanks Catherine, it's very good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that suggestion, Louise, I beg that Kelly would be good. I like Trader Joe's store v much.
ReplyDeleteTina, hope you bring this on over to Food on Friday. Cheers from Carole's Chatter
ReplyDeleteIt sounds really good Tina. I love a corn casserole at Thanksgiving dinner. How have you been?
ReplyDeleteYou are v welcome, Carole. Happy to participate.
ReplyDeleteIt is super good, Debbie. I have been well with the exception of twisting my lower back somehow and will be happy when that works itself out! How about you?
Man do I love a good casserole! I'm thinking these would be perfect for turkey day!
ReplyDeleteIf you try it I think you'd love it, Joanne :-)
DeleteBacon, cream and corn? Sounds like something I'd make a pig of myself over. Plus I like the addition of cumin. Thanks for a great recipe.
ReplyDeleteSome people say bacon makes the world go around... 3 of my 4 kids would agree. ;) The casserole looks good.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I found your blog as this sounds delicious and is a must try! It would be devoured quickly here. Love your dog!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Lea Ann!
ReplyDeleteMail4Rosey, so true about the bacon. Love it.
Thank you Pam. I have our shiba inus as the header on this blog and my book blog. Love them both. Thanks for visiting.
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