Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb bacon, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1/3 c diced onion
  • 1/3 c diced celery
  • 1/3 c diced green pepper
  • 1/4 lb (1 stick) butter plus 2 T melted, divided
  • 1/4 c milk
  • 1 (13 1/2 oz) can cream style corn
  • 1 (13 1/2 oz) can well drained whole kernel corn
  • 2 T diced jalapenos
  • 2 T diced pimentos
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 T sugar
  • 2 c corn bread muffins, crumbled, divided

Method

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper; saute 2 minutes over low heat. Set aside.
  • In medium pan, melt 1/4 pound butter; add milk, corn, jalapenos, pimentos, salt, and sugar; heat over low heat.
  • Add bacon-vegetable mixture and 1 cup corn bread crumbs to corn mixture.
  • Heat well, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer to an 8 inch square by 1 1/2 inch pan.
  • Moisten remaining corn bread crumbs with remaining butter and sprinkle on top of corn mixture. Bake at 350° until crumbs are light brown.
  • Makes 8 servings.