Creamed Corn Casserole with Bacon
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Creamed Corn Casserole with Bacon
Description
The Creamed Corn Casserole with Bacon features cooked bacon crisped in a skillet and onions sautéed in the rendered bacon fat until translucent. Corn kernels and creamed corn are added along with seasoning, then mixed with crumbled bacon before transferring to a casserole dish. Topped with additional bacon before baking, the casserole emerges with a light crust and bubbling creamy interior. The crispy bacon contrasts the tender corn mixture, while the onions add mild sweetness and depth.
This casserole works well as a hearty side dish for roasted or grilled meats during family meals or gatherings. Its creamy texture balances savory and sweet flavors from the corn and bacon, making it appealing for a variety of palates. Fresh chive garnish adds a touch of color and a mild onion flavor.
The recipe allows for preparing the corn mixture a couple of days ahead, storing it covered in the refrigerator before baking. Using the reserved bacon fat to sauté the onions enhances flavor depth. Baking uncovered ensures a nicely browned, bubbly top while maintaining a creamy interior.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 8 lices Bacon
- 1 onion - peeled and chopped
- 4 cups corn kernels - fresh/frozen
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can creamed corn
- chive optional garnish, fresh
Instructions
- If you're not preparing this ahead pre-heat the oven to 350ºF/170ºC.
- Add the oil to a large skillet and cook the bacon until crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the skillet reserving the fat.
- Place the cooked bacon onto a sheet of kitchen paper and allow to cool.
- Sauté the chopped onions in the same skillet with the reserved fat and cook until translucent.
- Add the corn kernels to the pan, along with the salt and pepper.
- Stir in the creamed corn and bring everything to a bubble.
- Crumble in 6 of the slices of bacon and stir. (reserve the final two for the top of the casserole)
- Pour the corn mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish.
At this point the mixture can be covered and kept in the refrigerator for up tp 2 days.
- Sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top of the casserole and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until bubbling with a light crust.
- Serve garnished with fresh chives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 68
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 821mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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