Name: Sweet and Savory Corn Casserole
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 ounce; 30g); 1 large onion, diced (about 1 1/4 cups; 7 ounces; 200g); 1 small bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 cup; 4 ounces; 110g); 2 tablespoons sugar (1 1/2 ounces; 40g); Scant 1/4 cup fresh sage (about 1/2 ounce; 15g), finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (1/4 ounce; 7g); for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 15 ounces fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 3 cups; 425g); 1/2 cup white or yellow cornmeal (2 1/2 ounces; 70g); 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups milk, any percentage (10 ounces; 280g); 1/2 cup heavy cream (4 ounces; 115g); 1 cup finely shredded cheese (3 ounces; 85g), such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Parmesan

Sweet and Savory Corn Casserole

This simple corn casserole is one of the most comforting dishes I know. Cornmeal gives this baked custard an unusual heartiness, but with plenty of milk and eggs, it's not bready at all.

50 min total 5 min prep 45 min cook 12 182 cal

Instructions

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1 Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 350°F (177°C). Melt butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat, then add onion, bell pepper, sugar, sage, salt, paprika, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until onions are translucent and just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes, then add corn. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until no water remains in skillet, another 8 to 10 minutes, then stir in cornmeal and remove from heat.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cream, then pour into corn mixture. Stir well to combine, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until softly set, about 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil only until lightly browned, just a minute or two more.