Corn and smoked turkey pudding

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsButter
½cupFinely sliced onions
1cupFinely sliced red bell
Peppers
1tablespoonCornstarch dissolved in
TB chicken broth
1cupLight cream
4Eggs, separated
1teaspoonDijon mustard
2cupsThawed frozen corn kernels
1cupShredded smoked turkey or
Chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Heat butter in a 9-inch skillet. Cook the onions and peppers until soft and onions are a little brown. Cool to room temperature. Butter a 2 quart baking dish (not too deep).

When cool transfer these to a mixing bowl and add cornstarch, cream, egg yolks and mustard. Whisk well to blend.

Fold the corn and turkey into the egg mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Beat the egg whites until they hold stiff peaks but are not dry and fold them into the egg yolk mixture. Transfer to the buttered baking dish and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until brown and puffy.

Serve with a side dish of sliced ripe tomatoes and vinaigrette.

Yield: 4 servings

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