posted by Mona M 05-17-101 4:12 AM 
 
Corn Pudding 
from River Road Recipes II... A Second Helping 
4 tablespoons bacon drippings 
1 large onion, chopped 
1/4 bell pepper, chopped 
1 (16-ounce) can cream style corn 
2/3 cup yellow corn meal 
1 can milk (measure in corn can) 
1 egg 
1 teaspoon salt 
Tabasco sauce 
1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (optional) 
1 teaspoon sugar (optional) 
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional) 
1 can French fried onion rings or paprika 
In bacon drippings, sauté onions and pepper. Add corn and cornmeal. Stir in milk and egg that have been beaten together. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add salt and pepper and optional ingredients if desired. Pour into greased 2-quart casserole and bake uncovered at 300 degrees for 50 minutes. Cover with can of onion rings or paprika just before serving. 
SERVES 6 to 8 
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