Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon

Name: Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 serving
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups fresh corn; 8 slices (8 oz) bacon, diced into small pieces; 2/3 cup small chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 oz Neufchatel cheese; 1/3 cup milk; 1/3 cup chopped green onions; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
7
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon

Iris Warren

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A delicious colorful blend of sweet corn, fresh bell pepper, crisp salty bacon, flavorful green onions and a rich cream cheese sauce. A side dish you'll want on repeat make every summer!

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Ingredients

Servings

4 1/2 cups fresh corn (from about 7 ears)
8 slices (8 oz) bacon, diced into small pieces
2/3 cup small chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
6 oz Neufchatel cheese, diced into cubes (light cream cheese)
1/3 cup milk, then more as needed
1/3 cup chopped green onions (optional)
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Drain off rendered bacon fat while reserving 1 Tbsp in skillet.
Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Heat skillet with drippings over medium-high heat.
Add corn, bell pepper, red onion and season with salt and pepper. Saute until tender, about 6 minutes.
Add in Neufchatel cheese and milk and cook and stir until the cheese has melted. Add in more milk 1 Tbsp at a time to thin as needed (I added about 3 Tbsp more).
Stir in green onions, parsley and half the bacon. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with remaining bacon, serve warm.
Recipe source: adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe and Southern Living