Mini's Shoe Peg Corn Casserole (really Leah's)
Smooth and rich. I have not met a kid yet that doesnt like this. Enjoy!!
Smooth and rich. I have not met a kid yet that doesnt like this. Enjoy!!
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 can (10 oz) white corn also known as 'shoe peg'
- 1 can (12 oz) french style green beans
- 2 tbs butter or margarine
- 1 can cream of celery soup 10 3/4 oz
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 tube ritz crackers crushed
- Carbohydrate 5.39930925 g
- Cholesterol 54.6985 mg
- Fat 22.7034455 g
- Fiber 1.11071250412464 g
- Protein 5.01061875 g
- Saturated Fat 12.2073612 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (94g)
- Sodium 375.3095 mg
- Sugar 4.28859674587536 g
- Trans Fat 1.6450842 g
- Calories 240 calories
Step-by-step
- Set oven to 300 degrees.
- Drain and pour beans and corn in bottom of 2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with pepper.
- Using a 10" skillet, saute onion in butter until translucent. Remove from heat and blend in the sour cream, cream of celery soup, and cheddar cheese. Pour over top of vegetables. Smooth to edges of dish.
- Next, pour melted butter or margarine over the top and add the crushed crackers. Sprinkle almonds over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 45 mins.
Avoiding the Waterlogged Center
Draining canned corn and French-style green beans thoroughly before assembly prevents excess liquid from breaking the sour cream and cream of celery soup emulsion during baking. Skipping this step leaves pools of moisture at the bottom of the two-quart baking dish. Patting the vegetables with paper towels after draining ensures the sauce clings instead of diluting.
Adapting for Dietary Needs
Replacing the standard dairy components requires specific fat ratios to maintain texture. Substitute full-fat plain Greek yogurt for the one cup of sour cream without altering the binding ability of the soup mixture. Plant-based butter alternatives work fine for sautéing the finely chopped onion and mixing with the crushed Ritz crackers, provided the chosen brand contains at least eighty percent oil to achieve proper browning.
Temperature Control and Toasting
Baking at precisely three00 degrees Fahrenheit prevents the grated cheddar cheese from separating into an oily film on top. Watch for the slivered almonds to turn golden and aromatic around the forty-five minute mark, signaling that the crushed cracker crust has fully crisped.
