I am always on the lookout for tasty new side dish recipes to add to my box so when I came across the idea of creamed corn, think creamed spinach except with corn, on Picky Palate I just had to try it. I mean, you really cannot go wrong taking sweet corn and placing it in a creamy cheese sauce but then to add sweet and smoky roasted red peppers and bacon really takes this side over the edge! This creamed corn is super easy to make and you can even make it a day ahead and then just reheat it making it perfect for reducing the load for a big holiday meal! I am sure that this creamed corn with roasted red peppers and bacon will be a hit with any meal and it will be one of the first dishes to disappear from the table!
Creamed Corn with Roasted Red Peppers and Bacon
Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:10 minutes Total Time:20 minutes Servings: 8
A creamy corn side dish with roasted red peppers and bacon.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
- 4 ounces light cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions (optional)
- salt, pepper and cayenne to taste
directions
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat, add the corn and cream cheese, stir until the cream cheese has melted.
- Mix in the milk, roasted red pepper, bacon and green onions and cook until hot, about 5 minutes.
Option: Make a day or two ahead, place in a baking dish, cover and store in the fridge and then remove cover and bake at 350F to warm, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 146, Fat 7g (Saturated 4g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 119mg, Sodium 204mg, Carbs 18g (Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g), Protein 5g
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A scrumptious side dish!
Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2013.
Cheers,
Rosa
Kevin- this looks Christmas ready indulgent! I would love to dig into that beautiful side dish!
So scrumptious!!
Your vegetable side dishes look so delectable!
This is great as a side or main dish!
Soo yummy! Pinned to try!
Merry Christmas, Kevin! Wishing you all the best this holiday and for 2014!
I love the idea of homemade creamed corn! And adding peppers and bacon… yes please!
Marian (Sweetopia): Thanks! Happy Holidays to you and your family as well!
I'm making it right now as empanada filling!!!
I see this on my dinner table in the near future….yummmm!
This sounds really good! I am wondering if it could be made in a crock pot…traveling to the in-laws this year!
imkate: The bacon needs to be cooked and after that everything else will work fine in the crockpot. Enjoy!
Tasty recipe
Killer side dish, kevin! I would love a plate full now!
I couldn't let another day go by without wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas Kevin. Eat lots and smile often.
Now that sounds like a decadently delicious dish Kevin! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living: Thanks and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
This looks SO good! I love any side dish with corn! Happy Holidays, Kevin!
Merry Christmas Kevin!
I love both corn and bacon. And this recipe is the perfect way to combine these two. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Oh man – I've made slow cooker creamed corn but this is a million times better! We may just have to add this to our New Year's menu!
This was so amazing! My boyfriend and I are raving about this dish. I can't wait to make this for more people. Thank you!
This was delicious! My 7-year-old son claims to hate corn, but he loved this dish!
Melissa: I am glad that yo and your son enjoyed it!
Made this last night to go with bbq ribs for NYE dinner with the neighbors, everyone loved it. I sauteed the corn in the same pan I cooked the bacon in, after draining the bacon grease, instead of using butter. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for all of your recipes and hard work. Have a happy and healthy 2014!
Jill Eldring: I'm glad you enjoyed it! Good call using the bacon grease!