This is my Grandma Ostendorf's corn recipe I grew up enjoying. Now a grandmother myself, I still serve this comfy, delicious side as a family classic. —Lonnie Hartstack, Clarinda, Iowa

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min.YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons cornstarch

• 2/3 cup water

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

• 3 cups fresh or frozen corn

• 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk

• 3/4 teaspoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided

• 1/2 teaspoon plus 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

• 3 large eggs

• 3/4 cup 2% milk

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 3 cups cubed bread

• 1 small on...