Corn-And-Gouda Custard

Fresh corn kernels and smoked Gouda combine in this savory custard that's sure to be an instant hit in your house.;) Recipe from Country Living & has been tested by Country Living. This makes a wonderful main dish for a vegatarian meal.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy cream
• 1  cup milk
• 1 3⁄4 cups  grated smoked gouda cheese
• 1  cup  fresh breadcrumb
• 3  egg yolks
• 1  cup  about 2 ears fresh corn kernels
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 -2  pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF and butter a 10 1/2 by 7-inxh baking dish; set aside.
2. Heat cream & milk over medium heat until simmering.
3. Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted.
4. Add bread crumbs and remove from heat; and cool for 10 minutes.
5. Whisk in egg yolks, 3/4 cups corn, salt, black pepper & crushed red pepper flakes.
6. Pour custard into prepared dish and top with remaining 1/4 cup corn and 1/4 cup cheese.
7. Place dish in a large roasting, pour 1 inch hot water into pan, and bake until custard sets, about 1 1/4 hours.