CORN KERNELS WITH RED PEPPER AND CHEESE

Ingredients :

4 cups corn kernels, cooked

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 teaspoon oil

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1 large red pepper, seeded and deveined, finely chopped

1 1/2 cups milk

3 1/2 oz (100 g) cheese, (Edam, gouda or similar) cut into small pieces

1/2 - 3/4 cup ground crackers

4 green onion, green part, chopped

Grated parmesan cheese, to taste

Basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

Salt

Pepper

Preparation:

Melt 3 tablespoons butter with oil in a large deep skillet. Add chopped onion.

Cook until tender and add red pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.Pour milk and cheese to the onion and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally until cheese melts. Lower heat and gradually add 1/2 cup ground crackers. Mix well. Mixture will get thicker. Stir in cooked kernels and green onion and mix well.

If a thicker mixture is desired add more ground crackers. Season with salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.Transfer to a deep serving plate and sprinkle with chopped basil.

6 - 8 servings

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