Cheesy Buttermilk Corn Bake

• 1 (14 ounce) can canned corn niblets, drained (can use 2 cans if desired)
• 1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 1 cup half-and-half cream or 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers (Ritz crackers will do also)
• 1/3 cup pimentos, chopped (or to taste)
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder (optional)
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 small green bell pepper (cut into strips)

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter an 11 x 7-inch or a 9 x 9-inch baking dish (or any size casserole dish large enough to hold the mixture).
3. In a large bowl, combine corn niblets, milk, buttermilk, eggs, Parmesan cheese, cracker crumbs, pimento, melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder (if using) and 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; mix well to combine.
4. Transfer to prepared baking dish, sprinkle with green bell pepper strips over top and cover with foil.
5. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, remove from oven, and uncover.
6. Top with about 1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese, and return to oven (uncovered) to bake for another 15 minutes.
7. Delicious!

corn niblets, creamstyle, cream, buttermilk, eggs, parmesan cheese, crackers, pimentos, salt, garlic, butter, cheddar cheese, green bell pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cheesy-buttermilk-corn-bake-134562 (may not work)