Southern Corn and Bacon Souffle |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The Bacon Cookbook by James Villas Ingredients:
1/2 lb sliced hickory smoked bacon |
6 tablespoons butter |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen and thawed) |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups milk, heated |
6 large eggs |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
cayenne pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat till crisp on paper towels, and crumble. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet.
2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart souflé or baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter, coat the surfaces with half the grated cheese, and set aside.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet and melt over moderate heat. Add the onion and corn, stir for 3 minutes, and set aside.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F
5. In a saucepan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of the butter over low heat, add the flour, and whisk till golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from the heat, add the milk, and whisk till thickened and smooth. Cool the mixture slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time till well blended. Add the corn mixture, bacon, salt and pepper, and cayenne and blend thoroughly. Scrape the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish, sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top, and bake till golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.
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