Bergy-inspired Christmas Corn Casserole

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 slices turkey bacon, diced finely (can use regular bacon)
• 4 cups frozen corn
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (freshly grated is best)
• 1/2 cup minced red pepper, minced (about the same size as the corn kernels)
• 3 green onions, sliced

Recipe

• 1 fry the bacon in a pan at medium heat until crispy.
• 2 (if using regular bacon, drain on a paper towel when cooked.).
• 3 put a small amount of water in a pan, bring to the boil and add the corn.
• 4 when the water comes to a boil a second time, take off heat and drain.
• 5 melt the butter in another pan.
• 6 add the flour and stir for a couple of minutes.
• 7 take the pan off the heat and slowly add the milk while stirring constantly.
• 8 put the pan back on the heat and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens.
• 9 add the mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese melts.
• 10 add the bacon, corn, red pepper, and green onions to the sauce and stir to combine.
• 11 put in a casserole dish and cook in the oven for 20 minutes.
• 12 you can make the dish ahead and refrigerate overnight. bring to room temperature before putting in the oven and increase cooking time to 30 minutes or until heated through.