Smoky Bacon Creamed Corn
What makes a great meal even better is when you have an amazing side dish that complements it, like this Smoky Bacon Creamed Corn recipe!
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled tips & tricks
- ½ tbsp. unsalted butter tips & tricks
- 2 tbsp. onions, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red peppers, finely chopped
- ½ large jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
- 1 can (12 oz.) peaches & cream kernel corn, drained
- ¼ cup 35% heavy cream (substitute half-and-half)
- 4 ounces herb & garlic cream cheese
- ½ tsp. freshly ground mixed peppercorns, or more to taste
- ⅛ tsp. smoked paprika
Directions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter. When it sizzles, add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add red peppers and jalapeño peppers; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add corn kernels, half of the crumbled bacon, heavy cream and cream cheese. Stir until well blended; season with black pepper and smoked paprika.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cheese thickens, stirring often.
- Just before serving, sprinkle on the remaining crumbled bacon.