NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SCALLOPED CORN

New Orleans-Style Scalloped Corn image

This colorful casserole is popular for family gatherings in many New Orleans homes. I started making it years ago, and now our grown sons include it on their own menus. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

4 teaspoons butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
4 cups frozen corn
2 large eggs
1 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups crushed reduced-fat butter-flavored crackers (about 30 crackers)
5 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add corn; heat through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, pepper sauce, thyme, salt and pepper; add to corn mixture. Stir in crushed crackers and green onions., Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges