Creamed Corn and Bacon Lasagna
- 1 package (16 Oz. Size) Lower Sodium Bacon
- 1 whole (1/2 Lb. Size) Potato
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 cans (14 3/4 Oz. Size) Cream-Style Sweet Corn
- 3/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 1 package (9 Oz. Size) Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodles
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Chopped Scallion (greens Only)
- Preheat a large skillet with deep sides on medium high.
- Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Add it into the hot pan.
- Cook, stirring until crispy, but not hard.
- Remove bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- Set aside.
- Fill a small saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, peel and slice potato into 1/8 slices.
- Place potato slices in the boiling water and parboil for 3 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
- Add flour and whisk for about 2 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium high.
- Slowly add milk, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
- Stir in creamed corn and season with salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread 1 cup of cream corn sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Top with 3 sheets of lasagna, leaving space in between each for expansion during baking.
- Spread 1 rounded cup of cream corn sauce over pasta.
- Layer with a third of the potato slices.
- Add 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Monterey jack over the top.
- Sprinkle with 1/4 of the bacon pieces.
- Add 1/4 of the chopped scallions.
- For the next two layers: repeat layering 3 sheets of lasagna, 1 rounded cup of cream corn sauce, 1/3 of the potato slices, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Monterey jack, 1/4 of the bacon, and 1/4 of the chopped scallion.
- For the top layer: add three sheets of lasagna (there will be 3 unused sheets leftover), 1 rounded cup of creamed corn sauce, and the remaining cheeses.
- There will be some bacon and scallion remaining.
- Set that aside for the topping.
- Spray a long sheet of heavy duty foil with cooking spray.
- Cover lasagna tightly with foil (sprayed side down).
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a pointed knife easily pierces through the layers of lasagna.
- Remove foil and turn on the broiler.
- Broil, uncovered for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese becomes lightly golden.
- Remove from oven.
- Garnish with the remaining bacon and scallion.
- Allow to set for about 15 minutes before serving.
lower, potato, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, barilla, mozzarella, shredded monterey jack cheese, scallion
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/creamed-corn-and-bacon-lasagna/ (may not work)