Description
Scalloped Corn is a luscious and creamy corn casserole that brings comfort and joy to every gathering. This delectable dish combines the sweetness of whole kernel corn with a rich, cheesy sauce, topped with buttery cracker crumbs for a delightful crunch. Perfect for holiday feasts or casual family dinners, Scalloped Corn is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to pair with various main courses. Elevate your meal with this crowd-pleasing comfort food that will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 32 oz frozen whole kernel corn (thawed)
- 1.5 cups half-and-half
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1.5 cups sharp white cheddar or pepper-jack cheese (divided)
- 1 sleeve round butter crackers (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and butter a 13×9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, sugar, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine thawed corn, egg mixture, 0.75 cup cheese, and 0.5 cup crushed crackers; mix well.
- Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
- While baking, melt the remaining butter and mix it with the leftover cracker crumbs.
- After the initial baking time, sprinkle the remaining cheese and buttered cracker crumbs on top; return to the oven for an additional 20-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 135mg