Scalloped Corn Casserole
Your family will ask for this scalloped corn casserole again and again! It's made with a seasoned sauce, egg, and buttery cracker topping.
Ingredients
- Butter for the baking dish
- 7 tbsp butter, divided use
- 1 cup diced onions
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk, or half-and-half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 4 cups corn, fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained
- 1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking dish. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 1 1/2 to 2-quart baking dish.Butter for the baking dish
- Prepare the scalloped corn filling. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of the butter. Add the diced onions and cook until the onions are translucent, stirring frequently. Add the flour, lower the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in the milk and add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne (if using), to taste.5 tbsp butter | 1 cup diced onions | 1/4 cup all-purpose flour | 2 cups milk | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper | pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- Whisk a spoonful of the hot sauce into the beaten egg, then whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan and continue cooking until thickened. Add the corn and stir to blend.1 large egg | 4 cups corn
- Transfer the filling to the baking dish and add the topping. Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the casserole.2 tbsp butter | 1 cup saltine crackers
- Bake. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is browned and the filling is hot and bubbling.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 325mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 586IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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