Watch your family's eyes light up when you serve this rich and creamy corn casserole with any of your favorite entrees. This is what comfort food is all about.

Mushroom and Green Chile Corn Casserole

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (14.75-ounce) can creamed corn
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms, drained and diced
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups buttered cracker crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
2. Melt butter in large skillet. Cook pepper and green onions until tender. Add creamed corn, chiles, flour and cream cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Add thawed corn, mushrooms and cheese; season with salt and ground black pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with cracker crumbs.
3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

Makes 4 servings.