Mrs. Edna's Corn Casserole

Mrs. Edna's Corn Casserole

1 tablespoon butter

3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups corn -- cream style
1 green pepper -- finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped pimiento
2 eggs -- well beaten
4 tablespoons buttered crumbs

Start oven at moderate, 375 degrees.

Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, salt and sugar smoothly. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly over low heat until mixture thickens and boils.

Stir in corn, mix smoothly; add green pepper, pimientos and eggs. Pour into 1 1/2 quart casserole.

Cover with buttered crumbs. Bake in moderate oven for 20 minutes.
Lower heat to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes longer or until top is browned and bubbly.

Serves six.

Source: "Key Home Gourmet CD Collection"