This simple yet delicious side dish features sweet corn kernels bathed in a creamy sauce and topped with crispy bacon bits. It’s perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any weeknight meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of corn
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions:
- Cook Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. 1 Remove bacon from the skillet and crumble. Set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine drained corn, cream of corn, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the onion mixture into the bowl and stir to combine.
- Cook Corn Mixture: Pour the corn mixture into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve: Serve Creamy Corn with Crispy Bacon immediately, garnished with crumbled bacon.
Tips & Variations:
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce to the corn mixture.
- You can substitute fresh corn for canned corn. Cut the corn off the cob and cook as directed.
- Add a handful of chopped fresh cilantro or chives for a burst of freshness.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon.
Enjoy!