Creamed Corn Gratin With Fried Onion Rings and Bacon Recipe

Name: Creamed Corn Gratin With Fried Onion Rings and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs (made from crustless French bread); 6 slices bacon, chopped; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into rounds; ½ cup vegetable oil (or more as needed); 10 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick); 1 large onion, chopped; 8 cups frozen corn kernels (about 2 pounds 6 ounces); 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons quick-cooking grits; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces coarsely packed)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs (made from crustless French bread)
6 slices bacon, chopped
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 large red onion, thinly sliced into rounds
½ cup vegetable oil (or more as needed)
10 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
1 large onion, chopped
8 cups frozen corn kernels (about 2 pounds 6 ounces)
2 cups whole milk
1 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons quick-cooking grits
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces coarsely packed)

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Spread breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes.
3
Saute bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
4
Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels.
5
Transfer 2 tablespoons bacon drippings to heavy large pot; reserve for creamed corn.
6
Discard remaining drippings.
7
Place flour in medium bowl.
8
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9
Separate red onion slices into rings and toss in flour to coat lightly.
10
Heat 1/2 cup oil in same large skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Working in batches, add onion rings to skillet and cook until golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 2 minutes per side.
12
Transfer onion rings to paper towels.
13
Mix breadcrumbs, bacon, onion rings, and half of green onions in clean medium bowl.
14
Sprinkle topping with salt and pepper.
15
Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
16
Add butter to pot with reserved bacon drippings; melt over medium-high heat.
17
Add chopped onion; saute until light golden and beginning to soften, about 6 minutes.
18
Add frozen corn; saute 5 minutes.
19
Add milk and cream; bring to boil.
20
Gradually stir in grits and cayenne pepper.
21
Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
22
Remove from heat.
23
Stir in cheese and remaining green onions.
24
Season with salt and pepper.
25
Transfer creamed corn to prepared dish.
26
(Topping and corn can be made 1 day ahead.
27
Cover separately and chill.)
28
Preheat oven to 350F
29
Bake gratin uncovered 25 minutes.
30
Sprinkle topping over; bake until topping is slightly crisp and creamed corn thickens and is heated through, about 20 minutes longer.

1655

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs (made from crustless French bread), 6 slices bacon, chopped, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 large red onion, thinly sliced into rounds, and more.

Yes, Creamed Corn Gratin With Fried Onion Rings and Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Corn Gratin With Fried Onion Rings and Bacon

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