“Snap! Crackle! Corn!” That’s the tune you will be singing after adding this little diddy to your album of side dishes. This Krispy Sweet Corn Casserole adds a surprising pop to any of those everyday meals. When your dinner menu includes this sweet and creamy version of corn on the cob, topped with a crispy crunch, you are sure to be dreaming about it at breakfast time. Don’t get boxed into the same old song-and-dance-of-a-side-dish routine. Try Krispy Sweet Corn Casserole and your corn game will never be the same! Pop off and go for it!
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed, plus 3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
- 3 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3/4 teaspoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups bread, cubed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup rice cereal, slightly crushed
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a square 8-inch baking dish or 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Step 3 –In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and the water and mix until smooth.
Step 4 –In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the butter cubes over medium heat.
Step 5 –Add the corn, the evaporated milk, 3/4 teaspoon of the sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to the butter and bring just to a boil.
Step 6 –Stir the cornstarch mixture into the evaporated milk mixture and return to a boil, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Allow the corn mixture to cool slightly.
Step 7 –In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the milk, the pepper, the remaining sugar, and the remaining salt together until it is blended.
Step 8 –Add the bread, the onion, and the corn mixture to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Step 9 –Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 10 –Bake the corn casserole, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
Step 11 –In a small bowl, toss the cereal with the remaining melted butter.
Step 12 –Sprinkle the cereal mixture over the casserole and bake until it is golden-brown, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve.