Cheesy Bacon Creamed Corn
Cheesy Bacon Creamed Corn combines the sweetness of corn with the richness of cream and the saltiness of bacon, creating a flavor explosion that is sure to please everyone's taste buds. Whether you're looking for easy side dishes for potluck or for a family dinner, bacon creamed corn is a great choice.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
- 24 oz frozen corn or canned
- 4 TBSP butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 scallions chopped plus more for garnish
- 4 oz can chopped green chiles
- 8-10 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Prep: Start by cooking your bacon to a nice crispy texture. I like to cook mine in the oven, it is easy and create snice evenly cooked bacon pieces. Check out this recipe for easiest way to cook bacon.
- When the bacon is done, chop into bite sized pieces and set aside. Also, chop the scallions into small pieces and set aside for future use.
- Corn Casserole: In a skillet, over medium heat, combine the corn and butter and cook until the corn has thawed and the butter has melted. If you are using frozen corn, this will take 3-5 minutes. If you are using fresh or canned corn, it will take 2-3 minutes. (NOTE: If you have an oven safe skillet, use that. If not, you will need an additional oven safe baking dish for this recipe as well.)
- Next, add in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir together to combine.
- Then, mix in the heavy cream, scallions, and green chilies. Stir to combine ingredients well. Let the heavy cream thicken over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes.
- After that, add in cooked chopped bacon pieces and 3/4 of the shredded cheese. Stir together until the cheese has melted.
- Bake: Then, top the creamed corn with the remaining cheese and place the entire skillet (if oven safe) into the oven. If needed, transfer the corn mixture to an oven safe baking dish at this time.
- Proceed to broil on high for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and become slightly browned.
- Garnish with some more sliced scallions and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Leftover cheesy bacon corn will last up to 3 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1065IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 1mg