Corn Pudding with Poblano

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Corn Pudding with Poblano

Yields1 Serving
 2 pounds corn kernels
  Whole milk as needed (about 1 cup)
  6 eggs, separated
  1/2 cup sugar
  6 tablespoons butter, softened
  3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  1 teaspoon sea salt
  1 teaspoon baking powder
  1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Chihuahua,
  Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese
  1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
  Half of a red bell pepper, cut into strips
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set aside.

2

In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the corn with only enough milk to make a smooth puree, not to exceed 1 cup.

3

With the machine running, add egg yolks, one at a time, and process 30 seconds after each addition.

4

With the machine running, add the sugar a little at a time and continue processing until mixture is lighter in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add butter and process until smooth.

5

Transfer to a large bowl.

6

In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into corn mixture.

7

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold into corn mixture, alternating with the shredded cheese.

8

Pour into the prepared baking dish and garnish with strips of chile and red bell pepper.

9

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

10

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredients

 2 pounds corn kernels
  Whole milk as needed (about 1 cup)
  6 eggs, separated
  1/2 cup sugar
  6 tablespoons butter, softened
  3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  1 teaspoon sea salt
  1 teaspoon baking powder
  1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Chihuahua,
  Monterey Jack, or Cheddar cheese
  1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch strips
  Half of a red bell pepper, cut into strips

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set aside.

2

In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the corn with only enough milk to make a smooth puree, not to exceed 1 cup.

3

With the machine running, add egg yolks, one at a time, and process 30 seconds after each addition.

4

With the machine running, add the sugar a little at a time and continue processing until mixture is lighter in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add butter and process until smooth.

5

Transfer to a large bowl.

6

In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into corn mixture.

7

Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold into corn mixture, alternating with the shredded cheese.

8

Pour into the prepared baking dish and garnish with strips of chile and red bell pepper.

9

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

10

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Corn Pudding with Poblano