Crunchy Corn Gratin Recipe

Name: Crunchy Corn Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 small onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced; 1/2 sweet green pepper, diced; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups frozen corn kernels; TOPPING; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb; 1/8 cup margarine, melted

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
1/2 sweet green pepper, diced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 cup flour
1 cup milk
3/4 cup monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups frozen corn kernels
TOPPING
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/8 cup margarine, melted

1
In a saucepan, melt butter or oil over medium heat, cook onion, garlic, red and green peppers and thyme, stirring until onion is softened, about 3 minutes.
2
Sprinkle with flour; cook stirring for 1 minute.
3
Add milk; cook stirring till thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat; stir in cheese, salt and pepper.
5
Mix in corn.
6
Scrape all into a 4-cup casserole dish.
7
Bake, covered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, in bowl toss together bread crumbs and butter.
9
Uncover gratin and sprinkle with topping: Bake until golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
10
MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS------.
11
After you have put everything into the casserole dish, cool for 30 minutes, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
12
OR, Overwrap with heavy duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.
13
Thaw in the refrigerator.
14
Increase the baking time by 5 to l0 minutes.

294

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tablespoon butter or 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 small onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/2 sweet red pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Corn Gratin falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crunchy Corn Gratin

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