SWEET CORN PIE
This Sweet Corn Pie is a very versatile dish. It can be served with a salad for a Meatless Monday meal or as a side dish for pork, chicken, or fish.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen if frozen, thaw and drain before using
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs divided
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 3 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (or your cheese of choice) divided
- 2/3 cup Half and Half, or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- parsley or chives for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a medium saute pan, melt one tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add the garlic to the onions and cook for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the corn, onion mixture, 1 1/2 cups cheese, 1/2 cup Panko, milk, salt, pepper, and eggs. Mix well.
- Lightly butter a 10-inch, ovenproof pie plate. Pour the corn mixture into the pan.
- In the same saute pan that you cooked the onions, melt one tablespoon of butter. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Add 1/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs and 1/2 cup cheese. Mix well. Sprinkle evenly over the corn.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve garnished with fresh parsley or chives if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 8servings | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg