Green
Chile &
Corn Bake
Ingredients
1 (16 oz.) loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (10 oz.) cans Mexicorn, drained
1 (7 oz.) can diced green chiles
1/2 cup sliced green onions
12 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 cups)
6 large eggs
3 1/4 cups milk
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. chili powder
24 oz. prepared salsa
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Place half of bread cubes into greased 9x13x2-inch pan.
- Sprinkle corn, chiles and green onions evenly over bread.
- Top with half cheese then add remaining bread.
- Whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings.
- Pour evenly over pan; gently press bread into pan to ensure it is covered with mixture.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15-20 min. or until knife comes out clean when inserted into center of pan. Note: Dish can be prepared, covered and refrigerated overnight. Bake 45 minutes covered, and 15-20 uncovered.
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
- Ladle salsa over each piece.
Makes 12 servings.