"Like a soufflé but less temperamental, this pudding can be served either straight from the oven or at room temperature. Don't worry if you can't find fresh corn; frozen kernels work just fine...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 tablespoons butter
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 1/4-pound piece smoked ham, such as Black Forest, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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1 cup fresh (from about 2 ears) or frozen corn kernels
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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6 eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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1/4 pound Monterey jack, grated (about 1 cup)