The Peanut Gallerie

Her and my dad are in Hawaii. (Don't even get me started.) So, I didn't want to call her. Even though most of their time has been spent hanging out in their hotel room because my dad is sick. (Oh look, I am getting started.) I offered to go in his place... he should have stayed home to get better... but whatever.

So, I emailed her to ask her for the recipe for Scout Corn. It's a family Thanksgiving favorite... or so I thought. All of these years, lol.

I sent my mom the email. The subject read "Scout Corn" (because even though I never understood why it was called that, I figured it was one of those Ohio things I'd never understand). My mom said she sat at her computer for hours trying to figure out what I was talking about. It took her a day to respond before she burst out laughing. 

You mean "Scalloped Corn"?

(Lol.... In my defense, the Ohio accent has always thrown me off. It took me years to figure out that electricity started with an "e" and is not pronounced "lectricity".)

The rest of her email explains what scalloped corn is. (Hey, lady, being the cook in the family, I know what scalloped stuff is. Now, it makes much more sense :o)

So, here it is. A comfort food favorite... Scalloped/Scout Corn

(I may just keep the name for a good laugh)

1 Can of Creamed Corn

Soda Crackers

2 Eggs

Pepper to taste

Mix it all together. The more crackers you put in, the thicker the dish will be, so it depends on your liking. It should be a bit runny because you throw it in the oven to bake. (I don't know 350?) I know, I'm horrible at this recipe giving. I'm one of those people that doesn't follow them and adds my own things in. 

For example, I've been on this spicy craving, so I might put in a little cayenne pepper in to give it a kick. Plus, I love cheese, so I might put in some Cheddar to make this better.. ha ha. Even some bread crumbs on top would make this dish a little fancy. Some people put in onions and others add in whole kernels as well. I would also think that if you used milk, it would make it creamier.

The corn is like stuffing, so it should be done when a toothpick comes out clean.

My sister, the vegetarian, loves this dish at Thanksgiving. It's one of the few things at the table that doesn't use meat.

Enjoy!