Here’s a rich, sweet, and savory Creamed Corn with Bacon recipe — perfect as a comforting side dish for holidays or weeknight dinners.
🥓 Creamed Corn with Bacon
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned — drained if canned)
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, enhances sweetness)
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the bacon
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
2️⃣ Build the base
- Add butter to the pan with the bacon grease.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk for about 1 minute to form a light roux.
3️⃣ Make it creamy
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk.
- Cook until slightly thickened (about 3–5 minutes).
4️⃣ Add the corn
- Stir in corn, salt, pepper, paprika, and sugar if using.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until heated through and creamy.
5️⃣ Finish
- Stir most of the bacon back into the corn.
- Garnish with remaining bacon before serving.
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Add 2 tablespoons cream cheese for extra richness.
- Stir in a handful of shredded cheddar for a cheesy version.
- For a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne or diced jalapeño.
- If using fresh corn, scrape the cob “milk” into the pan — it naturally thickens the dish.
If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker creamed corn with bacon version that’s hands-off and perfect for holidays.
