Tomato & Corn au Gratin

Name: Tomato & Corn au Gratin
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 4 green onions, chopped; 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Corn au gratin is an essential part of any family get-together, and it's even better when paired with tomatoes in this delicious dish. —Holly Jones, Kennesaw, Georgia

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 medium green pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers and butter until blended; press half of the mixture onto the bottom of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Stir Parmesan cheese into remaining cracker mixture; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, corn, 1 cup cheddar cheese, green pepper, green onions, bacon, sugar, garlic salt and pepper; carefully spoon over crust. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese; drizzle with cream. Top with reserved cracker mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes, then broil on high for 5 minutes until crust is bubbly and golden brown.