Cheddar Sweet Corn Pie
Recipes Main Dish Meal ideas Seasonal cooking Vegetarian
Description
Not all pies are a sweet dessert type dish. This main dish pie is prepared with fresh or even frozen corn, 2 different cheeses, onion, garlic, milk and seasonings, topped with a crispy topping.
Ingredients
2 T. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
2/3 c. milk (or half plant milk and half dairy milk or half and half)
2 c. (about 8 oz.) grated mild Cheddar and Fontina cheeses, divided
1 c. finely chopped yellow onion
1 medium garlic clove, minced
4 c. fresh corn from 6 large ears or thawed from frozen (drain the thawed frozen corn before using)
3 T. chopped fresh chives, divided, optional
3/4 c. panko bread crumbs, divided
1 t. kosher or sea salt
3/4 t. ground white pepper
paprika, for optional garnish
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. with an oven rack positioned just above the center.
Lightly butter a standard pie plate to prevent sticking.
Melt 1 1/2 T. butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion; cook about 4 minutes until edges are golden. Reduce heat to medium; add minced garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the cooked onion and garlic, corn, milk, 1 1/2 c. cheese, 1/2 c. panko, salt, white pepper, and 2 1/2 T. chives, if using. Add the eggs; stir until blended.
Pour the corn mixture into the prepared pie plate, evenly smoothing out the surface.
Melt the remaining 1/2 T. butter, allow it to cool slightly. In a bowl, mix the melted butter with 1/4 c. panko, 1/2 c. cheese, 1/2 T. chives, and a pinch of salt and white pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the pie filling.
Place the pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake about 35 minutes until puffed, set, and lightly browned. Remove from the oven.
Cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Serve, garnished with a sprinkle of paprika and more chives, if desired.
8 servings.
Tip:
This corn pie can be baked in advance and reheated; flavors intensify with rest.
