Calico Corn Custard

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Lightly grease a 10 x 6-inch baking dish (1 1/2-quart).
3. 3
   Dice peppers; place in a large bowl.
4. 4
   Place strainer over a 2 cup glass measuring cup.
5. 5
   Pour corn into strainer and drain well.
6. 6
   Add corn to red and green peppers in large bowl.
7. 7
   Add milk to corn liquid to measure 1 cup.
8. 8
   Beat eggs thoroughly; beat in sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, light cream and milk mixture.
9. 9
   Stir into corn-pepper mix.
10. 10
    Gently transfer corn custard into prepared baking dish.
11. 11
    Now, place this dish into a pan approximately 13 x 9 x 2-inch.
12. 12
    Pour boiling water around custard dish (about 1-inch depth).
13. 13
    Bake 40 minutes or until set. Will bake to perfection if water bath is used.