Trinidadian Corn Pie Casserole

A Trinidadian corn and cheese pie is a popular Caribbean dish, often enjoyed on Sundays and holidays.

Category Tags:

DinnerSide Dish

Cuisine Tags:

AfricanCaribbean

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.

  2. Drain corn, reserving its liquid, and set the corn aside.

  3. Measure the reserved corn liquid to 1 cup, adding water if needed.

  4. Combine the 1 cup liquid, egg, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl, then whisk well.

  5. Stir cornmeal into the egg mixture until a smooth paste forms, then set aside.

  6. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; sauté onions, bell peppers, and hot peppers until onions are translucent.

  7. Add evaporated milk, stir, and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornmeal mixture immediately, reduce heat to low, and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. Stir in the reserved corn and cook over low heat for another 5 minutes.

  9. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese.

  10. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, smooth the surface, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.

  11. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 397 kcal
Carbohydrate: 28 g
Cholesterol: 101 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Sodium: 628 mg
Sugar: 10 g
Fat: 26 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g