This recipe is perfect for holidays; it may be made a day in advance, covered, refrigerated, and then baked the next day. For extra spice, mince and stir in a jalapeño pepper. Add some pepitas for garnish to sprinkle on at the last minute.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

Serving Size 1½ cups

• 7 tablespoons butter
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 1¼-quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon of butter and set aside.

2. Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan, add the flour, and mix it with a whisk. Cook over medium heat for 30 seconds, add the milk, and stir with a whisk.

3. Cook while whisking for about 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and add the corn kernels.

4. Whisk in the eggs, cheese, and chives and scrape the batter into the prepared casserole dish.

5. Bake 40 minutes and serve immediately.

Calories: 612.23
Protein: 28.81 grams
Carbohydrates: 24.74 grams
Fiber: 1.30 grams
Fat: 44.98 grams