Holiday tables are filled with casserole of every kind. So my thought was to make a spicy spin on the classic scalloped corn.
The regulars are all here from the corn to the buttery and crunchy ritz crackers! I wanted to add my favorite flavor to this, which is jalapeno! And boy of boy does it add the right kick to your holidays!
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 jalapeno, finely minced
- 5 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 1/2 cup coarsely crushed Ritz crackers
- 1 cup shredded white Cheddar
- Kosher salt
Directions:
- Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Grease a 2-quart 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, jalapeno 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.
