Creamy Baked Corn Casserole Recipe With Parmesan Reggiano Is Divine High Protein Recipes Casseroles Side Dishes Vegetables Vegetarian Gluten-free

Ready to wow your friends and family? This oven-baked creamy corn casserole recipe is a variation of my epic cream corn recipe that everyone raves about.

Onion, garlic, pimentos and cayenne pepper give this vegetable side dish an epic flavor. The Parmesan Reggiano cheese and seasoned breadcrumbs take this vegetarian creamed corn recipe to over-the-top good status. After baking, you can garnish this high-protein casserole dish with parsley or the fresh herbs of your choice. (Check out the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of corn.)

Here is your shopping list for this creamy baked corn casserole recipe: fresh or frozen corn, onion, fresh garlic, a jar of pimentos, whipping cream, granulated sugar, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, Parmesan Reggiano cheese, butter, flour and optional seasoned breadcrumbs.

Serve this easy and delicious baked casserole recipe as a side dish for dinner on a special occasion, or on any night of the week. It'll quickly become a family favorite!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 8 ears fresh shucked corn off the cob or 1 pound frozen white kernels and 1 pound frozen yellow kernels (or all yellow)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
• 4 ounces (1 small jar) pimentos, drained
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 - 1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 - 1 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, very cold
• 2 tablespoons flour (you can use gluten-free flour)
• seasoned breadcrumbs (optional)
• chopped parsley or fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)

Here’s how you make it:

1. Combine the corn, onion, garlic, whipping cream, pimentos, sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne in a skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 3 minutes. (If you don't have pimentos, you could use jarred roasted red peppers or roast a fresh red bell pepper and chop.)
2. Combine the butter and flour to form a paste. Stir the mixture into the corn and continue to simmer until thickened. (Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free side dish.)
3. Pour the mixture into a casserole baking dish that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Stir in the Parmesan Reggiano cheese. (If you can't find Parmesan Reggiano, you could use regular freshly grated Parmesan cheese.)
4. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with seasoned breadcrumbs and more cheese, if desired.
5. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Store any leftover corn in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

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