Green Bean Casserole with Candied Corn and Bacon
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Yields
8 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces
- 4 ears fresh corn, divided
- ¼ cup Florida Crystals® Regenerative Organic Light Brown Sugar
- ½ lb. bacon
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- ½ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 425 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Butter or grease a 2 quart casserole dish, 8” X 8” square baking dish or 9” X 5” loaf pan.
Step 2
Microwave or steam green beans just until al dente, about 2 minutes then hold aside.
Step 3
Shuck and wash the corn then scrape the kernels from the cobs to make about 3 cups. Set 1 cup aside.
Step 4
In a large skillet or fry pan over medium-heat melt the butter then stir in the brown sugar until dissolved. Add the 2 remaining cups of corn and toss well.
Step 5
Spread the corn out on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and hold aside
Step 6
While corn is roasting, cook bacon according to package directions until slightly crispy. Drain, pat dry, and chop into bits. Set aside until ready to use.
Step 7
In a small food processor, pulse the 1 cup of reserved corn kernels until finely chopped. Add ricotta cheese and pulse until mixture is pureed.
Step 8
Heat the cream in a medium saucepot over medium heat then stir in pureed corn and ricotta mixture. Add salt, garlic powder, onion, white pepper, and rosemary. Stir in the green beans.
Step 9
Turn green bean mixture into prepared dish, lightly tent with foil, and bake 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover casserole, top with candied corn and bacon, and return to bake an additional 5 minutes to crisp bacon. Serve hot.
Chef's Tip:
If fresh sweet corn is not available, substitute frozen corn kernels.
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