Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a saucepan, heat the butter slowly over medium-low heat, swirling the pan until it's just melted.

Step 3

Let the butter cool for a few minutes, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk the flour into the melted butter until well-incorporated.

Step 5

Whisk in the sugar, the eggs, and the milk.

Step 6

Stir the whole kernel corn and the creamed corn into the butter mixture

Step 7

Season with the salt and the pepper.

Step 8

Pour the corn mixture into a shallow 8x8-inch baking dish.

Step 9

Bake uncovered until the center is set and the casserole is browned and caramelized on top, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Step 10

Let stand for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Serve warm.