Savory Corn Custard

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Savory Corn Custard
10 min.
4
398kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful dish that combines creamy texture and savory flavors, look no further than this Savory Corn Custard. Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 10 minutes, this dish is an ideal option for a quick breakfast, a fancy brunch, or even a comforting dinner. Each bite promises to be a delightful experience with a wonderful blend of ingredients that work beautifully together.

This custard is enriched with sweet corn kernels—whether you choose canned or frozen—and a hearty portion of lean ham, making it satisfying while keeping the dish light. The addition of jalapeno peppers infuses a subtle kick, balanced harmoniously by the creaminess of heavy cream and milk. Topping it off with melted Swiss cheese adds a luxurious touch that is sure to impress anyone at your table.

What’s more, this recipe allows for creativity—feel free to customize your custard with seasonal ingredients or whatever leftovers you may have on hand! Whether you’re serving it to family or guests, this Savory Corn Custard will undoubtedly become a new favorite. Get ready to enjoy a comforting, flavorful dish that showcases the best of wholesome ingredients!

Ingredients

  • cup corn kernels frozen canned drained ()
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 pound ham lean chopped
  • 0.8 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  •  jalapeno seeded chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • 0.3 cup sun-dried olives diced
  • 0.3 cup swiss cheese grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat four 5-ounce custard cups with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Place the cups in a 9-by-9-inch roasting pan. In a medium skillet, combine the oil, ham, jalapeno, tomatoes, and scallions.
  3. Saute over medium heat until the vegetables are tender but not brown. Stir in the corn and divide among the custard cups. Top each with some of the cheese. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then blend in the cream, milk, and salt.
  4. Pour over the vegetables in the cups.
  5. Place the roasting pan on the oven rack.
  6. Pour enough hot water into the pan to come halfway up the cups.
  7. Bake about 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. *Or substitute 3/4 cup milk.

Nutrition Facts

Calories398kcal
Protein16.19%
Fat70%
Carbs13.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
1.88
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.403043394503%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:398.27kcal
19.91%
Fat:31.72g
48.81%
Saturated Fat:15.85g
99.05%
Carbohydrates:14.08g
4.69%
Net Carbohydrates:12.16g
4.42%
Sugar:8.29g
9.21%
Cholesterol:174.86mg
58.29%
Sodium:655.98mg
28.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.51g
33.03%
Selenium:19.7µg
28.15%
Phosphorus:280.38mg
28.04%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.21%
Vitamin A:1115.89IU
22.32%
Calcium:195.47mg
19.55%
Vitamin K:19.9µg
18.95%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.14%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.57%
Potassium:548.23mg
15.66%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.1%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.82%
Vitamin D:1.92µg
12.77%
Vitamin B3:2.47mg
12.37%
Vitamin B5:1.14mg
11.4%
Vitamin C:8.9mg
10.79%
Vitamin E:1.55mg
10.35%
Magnesium:40.37mg
10.09%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.04%
Folate:39.83µg
9.96%
Iron:1.59mg
8.86%
Copper:0.17mg
8.45%
Fiber:1.92g
7.68%
Source:My Recipes