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Creamy Mexican Corn Salad

This creamy Mexican corn salad is packed with bell peppers, crispy bacon, and a kick of heat from green chiles.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Bacon coarsely chopped
  • 6 ears of corn kernels cut from cobs (about 5 cups)
  • 1 medium red pepper finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow pepper finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • 4 ounce can green chiles
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  2. Add the corn, red pepper and yellow pepper to the bacon drippings; increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including the cooked bacon, to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • Corn: Substitute 5 cups of frozen corn or drained and rinsed canned corn for the fresh corn kernels.
  • Green Chiles: For a milder dish, omit the green chiles. If you want a bigger kick, substitute fresh Hatch chiles.
  • Half and Half: Substitute half whole milk and half heavy cream.
  • Store: Keep this corn salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: You can heat up leftovers on the stove or in the microwave. On the stove, heat in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. In the microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between rounds until warmed through.
  • Recipe from Taste of Home

Nutrition Information

Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 425mg (18%) Potassium 379mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1086IU (22%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Potassium 379mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1086IU 22%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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