Confetti Corn

Submitted by lorenlou

"Slight modification of a Southern Living recipe. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 8 slices bacon, chopped
• 4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen, about 8 ears if using fresh)
• 1⁄2 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1⁄3 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1⁄3 cup chopped green pepper
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream (I use fat-free)
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed (can use reduced-fat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar

directions

1. Fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
2. Remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towels.
3. Set aside.
4. Reserve 2 T.
5. of the bacon drippings in the pan.
6. Cook the corn, bell peppers and onion in the skillet over medium-high heat until tender, 5-6 minutes.
7. Add cream cheese and half-n-half, stirring over low heat, until cream cheese melts.
8. Add the salt and pepper, and sugar.
9. Top with the crisp bacon, and serve.

Reviews

[lazyme]

This was a yummy side dish to a Mexican meal. Very simple and tasted great. Even my grandson loved it - and he doesn't like many veggies, lol. Thanks LorenLou for a nice keeper. Made for Bargain Basement Tag.