Corn Puff
Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 39.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Electric Mixer
Oven
Casserole (1½ quart)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained,(16 oz / 454 g)
- ⅔ cup mushrooms, sliced, drained, canned or fresh sautéed
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 egg whites
In a bowl, beat egg yolks with an electric mixer until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter, then whisk in the flour. Gradually stir in the milk, stirring until smooth and thickened, season with the salt and pepper.
Preheat your oven to 160° C (325° F), get out a 1½ quart casserole.
Stir in corn and mushrooms.
Stir a small amount of sauce into the egg yolks, then pour yolks into the hot sauce.
Fold the egg whites.
Pour into the casserole.
Bake for 1 hour or until a knife inserted halfway from edge to center comes out clean.
Serve and enjoy.