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Trinidad Corn Pie
Trinidad Corn Pie – An Irresistible Corn Casserole
loaded with tons of flavor and a little heat . A must
make for the holidays.
Course Main
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 232kcal
Author Imma
Ingredients
1 can Canned Corn (15 ounce)
1 Large egg
½ cup corn meal
4 tablespoons butter
2 green onions white parts only chopped
½ cup diced onion
1 bell pepper green or red diced
1 teaspoon or more salt
½ teaspoon scotch bonnet pepper or cayenne
pepper
½- 1 canned evaporated milk depending on
texture
2 Tablespoons parsley
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese divided
2- tablespoon sugar optional
White pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease
casserole bowl and set aside
2. Strain out water from the corn, into a bowl . Pour
the liquid into 1 cup , if it does not fill add
enough water to fill it.
3. Return the water into the bowl, followed by egg
and corn meal. Mix thoroughly. Set aside.
4. Melt butter to a sauce pan, then add green
onion, bell pepper, onion, salt and pepper then
stir for about 2-3 minutes or until tender.
5. Then add the milk, bring to a boil and quickly
add the cornmeal and egg mixture.
6. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 4
minutes stirring frequently to prevent any burns
7. After about 4 minutes add corn and continue
cooking for another 5 minutes until the mixtures
comes easily from the sides of the pot.
8. Add ½ cup cheese, parsley and sugar, mix well .
9. Transfer corn mixture into prepared casserole,
top with remaining cheese and bake until top is
lightly brown about 30-40 minutes and the
cheese is bubbly .
10. Let it cool before serving
Notes
1. If you like this on the dry side then use only a
cup of milk , if you like what you are see then
go with the full can.
2. You may add prepared sausage, bacon, or
prosciutto on top, for those of you that want
protein and salty garnish in the mix.
3. For an even quicker corn casserole try this one
here.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g |
Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 57mg |
Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g |
Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1120IU | Vitamin C: 30.2mg |
Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1mg
