CHEESY MEXICAN CORN BAKE

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To make things more convenient, Steps #1 - #4 can be done a day in advance, and then cover the dish and store in refrigerator until you're ready to bake and serve it (though it might require a few extra minutes of baking time).

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 oz frozen corn
1/2 c unsalted butter
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium poblano pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c low-fat sour cream
3 Tbsp cornmeal
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 c shredded mexican blend cheest (8 oz)
2.8 oz can french-fried onions

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
  • 2. Steam or cook corn as directed on bag.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in bell pepper, poblano chile, and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. Stir in corn. Remove from heat.
  • 4. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, cornmeal, sugar and salt with wire whisk until well blended. Stir in corn mixture and cheese. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • 5. Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle the top with French-fried onions, and return baking to oven, and bake about 10 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

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