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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 110 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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American Home Cooking Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°; grease a medium baking dish.
2. Whisk the eggs and half-and-half together in a large bowl along with the salt, white pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Mix in the corn kernels and scrapings, 1/2 cup of the crackers, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.
4. Spoon mixture into prepared dish and scatter the cheese over it.
5. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup crackers and 1 tablespoon butter together; sprinkle them over the cheese; dust with paprika.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
7. The edges should be a bit crusty, but the center should remain a little soft; serve hot.
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