TOMATO & CORN AU GRATIN

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Corn au gratin is an essential part of any family get-together, and it's even better when paired with tomatoes in this delicious dish. —Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium green pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers and butter until blended; press half of the mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Stir Parmesan cheese into remaining cracker mixture; set aside., In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, corn, 1 cup cheddar cheese, green pepper, green onions, bacon, sugar, garlic salt and pepper; carefully spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese; drizzle with cream. Top with reserved cracker mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes, then broil on high for 5 minutes until top is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 745mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.