Skillet Cornbread Pudding with Ham and Pepper Jack
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups cooked corn, fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 bunch scallions (white and green parts), sliced
- 1 (6-ounce) chunk Black Forest ham, diced (about 114 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup packaged cornbread stuffing cubes
- Pinch sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the corn, scallions, ham, garlic, and chili powder.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallions are soft, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl and stir in the half-and-half, cheese, basil, salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Pull the skillet from the heat.
- Stir the cornbread stuffing and sugar into the skillet.
- Pour the egg mixture over and stir gently to distribute all the ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until lightly puffed and golden, about 30 minutes.
- Serve warm.
unsalted butter, corn, scallions, black forest, clove garlic, chili powder, eggs, pepper, fresh basil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cubes, sugar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/skillet-cornbread-pudding-with-ham-and-pepper-jack-recipe.html (may not work)