Comfort Foods from Iowa

Scalloped Corn Casserole

1-pound can cream-style corn

1-pound can whole kernel corn (drained)

¼ cup minced onion

¾ cup milk

½ cup light cream or half-and-half

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 cups crushed soda crackers

2 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces

In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients except butter and spoon the mixture into a buttered 1 ½-quart shallow baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes, then stir the mixture and reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake for another 30 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

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