Sweet Corn Cake Casserole

By cmschnettler

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. Crisco shortening
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 2 c. corn masa harina
• 1/3 c. ice water
• 4 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 1 lb. frozen)
• 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In mixing bowl, beat Crisco & butter on medium-high until light & fluffy. Add corn masa & mix for 2 min. or until thoroughly incorporated. Add ice water & mix on medium for 1 min. or until completely absorbed. Place corn kernels in food processor, pulse on & off until mixture is coarsely chopped. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add masa mixture & ground corn, stir to combine thoroughly. Pour batter into prepared pan, cover tightly with foil to retain steam & bake 45 min.