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Ingredients
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- 6 strips bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 5 cups frozen corn (or 4 cans corn, drained)
- 2 oz cream cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chopped bacon until crispy, then set aside and retain some grease in the pan.
- Melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk while whisking until smooth.
- Stir in sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, then simmer.
- Add corn, cream cheese, and bacon to the pan, stir and heat through.
- Top with remaining parmesan, bacon, and parsley before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality bacon for best flavor.
Cream cheese can be substituted with sour cream for tanginess.
Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg