Crunchy Corn Gratin

We really liked this recipe from canadian living, because it can be made ahead. The big thing for us is having a vegetable that stays hot, so that we're not always running for the microwave to heat veggies during dinner. This one definitely serves the purpose.

Steps

In a saucepan , melt butter or oil over medium heat , cook onion , garlic , red and green peppers and thyme , stirring until onion is softened , about 3 minutes.

Sprinkle with flour.

Cook stirring for 1 minute.

Add milk.

Cook stirring till thick enough to coat the back of a spoon , about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Stir in cheese , salt and pepper.

Mix in corn.

Scrape all into a 4-cup casserole dish.

Bake , covered at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile , in bowl toss together bread crumbs and butter.

Uncover gratin and sprinkle with topping: bake until golden and bubbly , about 20 minutes.

Make ahead directions------.

After you have put everything into the casserole dish , cool for 30 minutes , cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Or , overwrap with heavy duty foil and freeze for up to 2 weeks.

Thaw in the refrigerator.

Increase the baking time by 5 to l0 minutes.

Ingredients

butter, onion, garlic, sweet red pepper, sweet green pepper, dried thyme, flour, milk, monterey jack cheese, salt, pepper, frozen corn kernels, fresh breadcrumb, margarine