Creamed Corn Gratin with Fried Onion Rings and Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking grits
• 1 ½ cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 cups frozen corn kernels
• + 7 more ingredients
• • 1 large red onion
  • ¹/₃ cup all purpose flour
  • 6 bacon slices
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 10 green onions
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Sauté bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels. Transfer 2 tablespoons bacon drippings to heavy large pot; reserve for cr...

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