Red Apple Inn Corn Pudding

• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 1 3/4 cups whole milk
6. 4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 8 medium ears of corn)
7. 3 large eggs
8. Freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 375°. In a medium saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons of the butter. Add the flour, sugar and salt and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook over moderately high heat, whisking, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the corn and cook over moderately high heat until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually whisk in the hot white sauce. Add the corn and season with pepper.
4. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast-iron skillet and heat on the stovetop. Pour in the corn mixture and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pudding is cooked through and golden. Let cool slightly.