1965 Corn Lorraine recipe

 Make 9-inch unbaked pie shell with high fluted edge. Rub the inside with 1 tsp. soft butter. Chill 1 hour.


1 lb. sliced bacon, fried crisp and thoroughly drained

1 tbsp. bacon drippings

1 cup chopped onions

1 cup finely shredded swiss cheese

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 can (17-oz size) corn

fresh-ground pepper

pinch cayenne

2/3 cup (6-oz.) evaporated milk


In 1 tbsp. bacon drippings, gently fry onions till tender. Reserve 6 slices of bacon for garnish; crumble rest and mix with onions. Spread in chilled crust. Top with 1/2 cup cheese. Blend beaten eggs with corn, pepper to taste, pinch cayenne. Scald milk. Blend remaining 1/2 cup cheese into corn mixture; stir in scalded milk. Pour into shell. Bake 10 minutes at 450F. Reduce heat quickly to 325F; bake for 25 minutes. Arrange reserved bacon on top during last 5 minutes of baking.