Creamed Corn Gratin with Fried Onion Rings and Bacon

Ingredients

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

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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