Creamy Corn and Bacon Bake |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Try this with cooked fresh corn removed from the husk, the complete recipe may be doubled :) Ingredients:
5 slices bacon |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 small onion, chopped |
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional) |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 pinch cayenne pepper |
salt and black pepper |
1 cup sour cream |
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed |
parmesan cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter an 8-inch baking dish.
3. Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove to a plate and save a couple tablespoons of the drippings.
4. When the bacon is cool, crumble and set aside.
5. Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 5 minutes (adding in garlic the last few minutes of cooking).
6. Add/whisk in flour and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth and bubble.
7. Add in sour cream; stir until smooth; cook whisking for about 3 minutes.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9. Add/stir in the thawed corn (or cooked fresh corn) and cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
10. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
11. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
12. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
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