Baked Corn Casserole

Made, Written & Photographed by the Creators of the Point

There is a good chance you have most of these ingredients on hand already. If not, they're really not too pricy to get! This is a great side for any meal and perfect for grill out season.

Easily double the recipe if you're having guests or keep the portions the same and have leftovers if it's just you!

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Baked Corn Casserole

serves 4

Ingredients:

• 6 slices uncooked bacon chopped

• 1 small onion chopped

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 2 cups half-and-half

• 2 - 16 oz frozen corn

• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 1 sleeve Ritz crackers crushed

• 2 eggs slightly beat

• 1/4 cup butter melted

• Paprika to top

Instructions:

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and spray a 2 qt (9x9) baking pan with nonstick spray.

2. In a large saucepan, cook your bacon over medium heat until browned. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate, but reserve the drippings in your pan.

3. Add in your onion and garlic to the hot pan with bacon drippings. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onions are fragrant.

4. Now, stir in your 3 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper. Slowly pour in your half-and-half, whisking continuously. Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until thickened.

5. Add in your frozen corn, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 1 teaspoon thyme.

6. Stir half of your finely crushed crackers and beaten eggs into the corn mixture.

7. Spoon into your prepared baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.

8. While baking, add your crackers and 1/4 cup melted butter to a bowl and stir.

9. After the 15 minutes are up, remove from oven and uncover. Top with your crackers and paprika and return to oven, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

10. After those 30 minutes, top with bacon and bake for 5 more minutes.

11. Serve hot!