Country Corn Bake

Makes 6 servings

ingredients

5 slices bacon, fried crisp
1 20-ounce bag frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained
1 can cream of potato soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 tablespoon diced pimiento (optional)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 2.8-ounce can fried onions

directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In large bowl, combine corn, soup, milk, celery, pimiento, seasoned salt, 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 can onion. Crumble 3 slices bacon; stir into corn mixture. Spoon corn mixture into 8-inch square pan baking dish. Bake, covered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with remaining bacon slices, cheese and onions; bake, uncovered, 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown.

notes

I'm still experimenting with this recipe. The first time I made this, I thought it was a little bland. Next time I'm going to increase the salt, add pepper, and add either tabasco sauce or some red pepper flakes.

Source: Brand Name Cookbook