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
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
Notes
*substitute grated Parmesan, Asiago or Gruyère if desired