CRUNCHY CORN GRATIN

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We really liked this recipe from Canadian Living, because it can be made ahead. The big thing for us is having a vegetable that stays hot, so that we're not always running for the microwave to heat veggies during dinner. This one definitely serves the purpose.

Provided by roslan

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 sweet green pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 cup flour
1 cup milk
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups frozen corn kernels
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/8 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter or oil over medium heat, cook onion, garlic, red and green peppers and thyme, stirring until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with flour; cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add milk; cook stirring till thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Mix in corn.
  • Scrape all into a 4-cup casserole dish.
  • Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in bowl toss together bread crumbs and butter.
  • Uncover gratin and sprinkle with topping: Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS------.
  • After you have put everything into the casserole dish, cool for 30 minutes, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • OR, Overwrap with heavy duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
  • Thaw in the refrigerator.
  • Increase the baking time by 5 to l0 minutes.

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