Creamed Corn With Bacon
Creamed Corn with Bacon is a rich and delicious side dish. It perfect for a summer BBQ or holiday party!
Servings 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 32 oz Frozen Corn, Thawed
- 4 Strips Bacon Cut Into 6-8 Pieces
- 1/2 Half Yellow Onion Finely Diced
- 3 TBSP Butter
- 4 TBSP All Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Freshly Grated
- 1/2 tsp Freshly Cracked Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, saute bacon bits over medium high heat.
- Spoon out bacon, leaving the grease in the pot, and place the cooked bits on a paper towel.
- Saute onion in bacon grease for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add half of the bacon back in and add in butter.
- Once the butter has melted whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly pour in milk, continually whisking to prevent lumps. Mixture should thicken slightly.
- Once it's smooth, stir in the cream, cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- When the cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth stir in corn, salt and pepper.
- Turn heat down to low to prevent scalding and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Garnish with remaining bacon bits and serve hot.