Lite Creamed Corn With Bacon and Leeks - Healthy |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Healthy side dish with soft flavour... Use canned corn for a shortcut Ingredients:
6 ears corn |
2 cups 1% low-fat milk |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon sugar substitute |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
4 slices bacon or 4 slices turkey bacon |
1 cup chopped leek |
Directions:
1. Cut kernels from ears of corn to measure 3 cups. Using the dull side of a knife blade, scrape milk and remaining pulp from cobs into a bowl. Place 1 1/2 cups kernels, low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides.
2. Cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning once. Remove the bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon.
3. Add leek to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly. Add pureed corn mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, and corn milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
4. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon just before serving.
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