Classic Baked Corn Pudding

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Creamy corn bakes into old-fashioned comfort food. This cheesy version is a mainstay for many family gatherings.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hour 35 min
Makes: 16 servings (1/2 cup each)

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk (1 quart)
6 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 bags (12 oz) Green Giant ® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn, thawed, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoon parsley flakes
3/4 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
2.

In 4-quart Dutch oven, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended.

Stir in milk. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Gradually stir in eggs and cheese.

Stir in corn and parsley. Pour into baking dish.
3. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and 3 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over corn mixture.
4.

Bake uncovered 55 to 65 minutes or until mixture is set and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Use 3/4 cup flour.

Substitution: You can use three 15.25-ounce cans of Green Giant® whole kernel corn, drained, instead of the frozen corn.

Variation: For a change of flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves with the parsley.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 150); Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 10g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 120mg; Sodium 310mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 5g)

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