PIGS IN A CORNFIELD

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Provided by Lynda Sweezey

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tsp vegetable shortening
8 (3/4#)link pork sausage
1 (15oz)can creamed corn
3 Tbsp finely chopped onion
1 (2oz) jar pimientos,coarsely chopped (2tbs))
1 c ritz crackers,rolled medium coarsely(about 24)
1 extra large egg,beaten
1/4 c whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
dash pepper
2 tsp butter

Steps:

1. In a medium,heavy-bottomed skillet,melt the shortening over medium-high heat;spreading the shortening over bottom of pan.Place sausage in pan and brown on all sides(about 10 min.) Drain on paper towel.Cut each widthwise into sixths.
2. Preheat oven 350. Butter a 1 Qt.round baking dish;set aside
3. In a medium mixing bowl,place the corn,onions,pimientos,cracker crumbs,eggs,milk,salt,pepper and sausage links;stir to combine.
4. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Dot with butter.
5. Bake,uncovered,for 30 minutes. The top will be faintly brown around the very edge and the mixture will be thick.