Creamy confetti corn with bacon
Yield 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices (8 ounces) bacon, diced into small pieces
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 7 ears), cut from cobs, divided into fourths
- 2/3 cup small red bell pepper, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces cubed cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup milk, plus extra if needed
- 1/3 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving about 1 tablespoon fat in skillet.
- Transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towels.
- To hot skillet, add corn, bell pepper and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 6 minutes or until pepper and onion are tender.
- Stir in cream cheese and milk. Cook until cheese has melted. Add more milk 1 tablespoon at a time to thin as needed.
- Transfer corn to serving bowl and top with remaining bacon, green onions and cilantro.
- Serve warm.
Courses Side dish
Recipe by Grateful | makeitgrateful.com at https://www.makeitgrateful.com/food/recipes/sides/creamy-confetti-corn-with-bacon/