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eggs salt white pepper nutmeg fresh sweet corn crushed cracker unsalted butter Cheddar cheese paprika
Viewed: 49 - Published at: 8 years agoIngredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 4 1/2 - 5 cups fresh sweet corn, with scrapings (8-10 ears of corn)
- 3/4 cup crushed cracker (pilot crackers, hardtack, Nabisco Uneeda biscuits, or oyster crackers)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 -3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- paprika
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°; grease a medium baking dish.
- Whisk the eggs and half-and-half together in a large bowl along with the salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
- Mix in the corn kernels and scrapings, 1/2 cup of the crackers, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Spoon mixture into prepared dish and scatter the cheese over it.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup crackers and 1 tablespoon butter together; sprinkle them over the cheese; dust with paprika.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- The edges should be a bit crusty, but the center should remain a little soft; serve hot.
