Iowa Corn Casserole

By Susan52

This classic and delicious Iowa Corn Casserole is the perfect side to any meal or feast! It's the perfect side dish to complement your Thanksgiving turkey!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (15-ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and set aside.

Over medium heat, sauté pepper and onion in skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl, then combine with whole kernel and cream-style corns, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, bacon, and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Pour into prepared casserole dish.

In a small bowl, combine remaining bread crumbs and reserved bacon drippings; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole and bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden and set.