Take-out Tuesday, Cheesy Corn Comfort Casserole

the Painted Apron

4 years ago

My thoughts have been drifting to Fall foods and comfort dishes

and this recipe is a way to enjoy corn

when the fresh summer sweet ears are no longer available

It’s loaded with corn and green onions in a creamy cheese sauce,

and topped with buttery crackers, shaved Parmesan

and crispy fried onions

Whisk the eggs in a large measuring cup

and then add the evaporated milk,

salt and pepper and stir to blend

Put the corn and onions into a deep 8″ x 8″ greased casserole dish

Stir together to mix

Add the grated cheeses

I used a combo of Asiago and Gruyère

Mix in the cheese

Now pour the milk/egg mixture slowly overall

Gently stir to make sure the sauce is evenly distributed

Crush the crackers~

you can do this right in their paper sleeve

with your fingers or with a rolling pin

Then mix the crumbs into the melted butter

Cover the top of the casserole with the buttery cracker bits

Top with shaved Parmesan, or grated Parmesan, Asiago or Swiss

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes

Top with fried onion pieces and return to oven for 3-5 minutes to heat

I like to use these Fresh Gourmet Crispy Onions

Look for them near the bottled salad dressings

Serve it up!

This makes 6 large or 8 smaller servings

This recipe is adapted from Plain Chicken

Cheesy Corn Comfort Casserole

Corn and green onions are baked in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with buttery crackers, Parmesan cheese and crispy onions for a comforting hearty side dish casserole

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy corn casserole, comfort food, corn casserole, corn gratin, do ahead, do ahead side dish, easy vegetable casserole

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 40

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 bag 28 oz., frozen corn kernels, thawed or 4 cups canned corn, drained
3 green onions, chopped
4 oz Gruyère cheese, grated
4 oz Asiago cheese, grated
4 large eggs
1 can 12 oz., evaporated milk
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
24 Ritz or other similar crackers
1 cup crispy onions, or french fried onions
2 oz shaved Parmesan*

Instructions

Place corn into a greased 8" x 8" deep casserole dish and stir in green onions
Add grated Asiago and Gruyère, and mix into vegetables
Beat eggs in a large measuring cup. Add evaporated milk and stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Pour egg/milk mixture over vegetables and cheese in dish. Stir gently to insure it's evenly mixed in.
Crush crackers and combine with melted butter. Spread evenly over the top of casserole.
Sprinkle shaved Parmesan or cheese of choice over crackers.
Dish can be covered and refrigerated at this point for baking later if desired
Uncover dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes until set and bubbling. Top with crispy onions and return to oven for 3-5 minutes to heat.
Makes 6 large or 8 smaller servings