Elegant Scalloped Corn Food

SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 2-quart baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
• In a large bowl whisk together creamed corn, canned sweet corn, eggs, 1/2 cup Ritz crackers, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, salt, paprika and black pepper.
• Pour into baking dish.
• Mix remaining 1/2 cup Ritz crackers with remaining 1/4 cup melted butter.
• Sprinkle cracker mixture over corn.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes until crackers are golden brown.

SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Slice the kernels off 4 ears of corn. Grate the remaining 2 ears on the large holes of a box grater.
• Bring 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, sugar and a big pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat; add the sliced red onion and set aside to pickle, at least 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and add the evaporated milk and grated corn. Simmer until thick, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, about 1 more minute.
• Divide the corn among bowls and top with the scallops. Drain the pickled onion, reserving 2 teaspoons of the liquid. Toss the onion and liquid with the tomatoes, basil and parsley; season with salt. Add to each bowl.

MY G'MA'S BEST SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix all ingredients and spoon into a greased 1-quart casserole dish.
• Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees and position a rack in the middle. Use 1 tablespoon butter to grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish.
• Make the white sauce: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook mixture for about 1 minute, until sizzling but not browned. Add milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking well to keep sauce lump-free as it thickens. Raise heat and bring sauce to a simmer, then turn heat to low and cook, whisking occasionally, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of cayenne. Taste and adjust seasoning and set aside.
• Put 2 tablespoons butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add corn kernels, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes more, until corn is heated through. Turn off heat.
• Add white sauce to corn mixture and combine well, using a spatula or wooden spoon. Add beaten egg and stir well. Transfer skillet's contents to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
• Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and dot surface with 2 tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces. Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes or until bubbling and nicely browned. Serve piping hot.

SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart oval gratin or baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• Whisk the eggs and half-and-half together in a large bowl. Add the sugar, corn, 1/2 cup of the crushed crackers, 1/2 cup of the Cheddar and 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the mixture into the baking dish, spreading with a spatula or spoon to make an even layer.
• Bake uncovered until the edges are set but the center is still wet, about 35 minutes. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small dish in the microwave, about 30 seconds. Mix the butter into the remaining 1 cup crushed crackers until evenly moistened. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar and the buttered crackers over the corn. Continue baking until the edges are brown and the top is set and golden, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

EASY SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Mix the corn, eggs, milk, salt& pepper in a casserole dish.
• Mix in half of the soda cracker crumbs.
• Mix the remaining crumbs with the butter and sprinkle on top of the corn.
• Bake uncovered in 325F oven for about 1 hour.

ESCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Mix together in order given to blend well.
• Pour into buttered, covered casserole dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for a total of 45-50 minute Remove cover the last 10-15 minute to brown a little. Serve as soon as you remove it from the oven.

ELEGANT SCALLOPED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 5 ingredients; stir in eggs, butter & milk, mixing well. Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 50 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika; garnish with parsley & paprika.