Creamy Corn Bake

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white whole wheat or whole wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 large red pepper, seeded diced
• 1 cup skim or fat-free milk
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 cups fresh corn kernel or 2 cups frozen corn, defrosted
• 2 large eggs
• 2 slices turkey bacon, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Coat 4 1-cupramekins or an 8-inch round soufflé dish with cooking spray. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour, paprika, and salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often until a thick paste forms.
• Add the red pepper and cook a minute more. Add the milk and whisk well. Bring to a slow boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the mixture thickens. Stir in the spinach and stir 1 minute more until the spinach wilts. Turn the heat off and stir in the corn, eggs, bacon, and baking powder.
• Distribute the mixture between the ramekins or spoon into the soufflé dish nearly to the top with the corn batter. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until center is firm or a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.

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