The BEST ever homemade creamed corn! The absolute perfect yet easy peasy side dish for all! So creamy, so velvety, so amazing.
4.5 stars (2 ratings)
Ingredients
4slicesbacon, diced
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2clovesgarlic, minced
1shallot, minced
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
2 ¼cupshalf and half
1tablespoonsugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
216-ounce bags frozen yellow corn, thawed
1tablespoonchopped fresh chives
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon excess fat; transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Melt butter in the skillet. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in half and half until slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in sugar; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in corn; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with bacon and garnished with chives, if desired.