COLORFUL CORN CASSEROLE

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I gave a makeover to an old family favorite. I added some color with the onion, peppers and chiles. It was so well like that this version is now a new family favorite.-Jill Cox, Lincoln, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup each finely chopped sweet red pepper, orange pepper and red onion
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup butter, divided
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs, beaten
4 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) gold and white corn, drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

In large skillet, saute peppers and onion in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in cream cheese and milk until blended. , In a large bowl, combine the eggs, corn, chilies, salt and pepper. Stir in pepper mixture and Monterey Jack cheese. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Sprinkle over corn mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.