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bacon creamed corn

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Joyce Lowery
Sterlington, LA

This is a Food Network recipe.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bacon creamed corn

  • CORN SAUTE
  • 1 tsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 lb
    thick bacon, cubed
  • 1 c
    yellow onion, diced
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • reserved corn kernels
  • 2 c
    reserved corn stock
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    creme fraiche
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, cold
  • 1/2 c
    cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1
    lime, zested
  • CORN COB STOCK
  • 5
    ears corn, kernels removed and reserved
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 2 clove
    garlic
  • 1/2
    onion, peeled and quartered
  • 1 Tbsp
    whole coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 qt
    water

How To Make bacon creamed corn

  • 1
    For the stock: Place all the ingredients into a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a lively simmer and cook to reduce liquid to 2 cups, approximately 10 minutes. Strain and reserve, keeping stock warm.
  • 2
    Begin heating a large saucepan and glaze bottom with the extra virgin olive oil.
  • 3
    Add the bacon and cook over medium heat, rendering the fat and browning the pieces, stirring as needed.
  • 4
    Add the onion, and sweat, about 45 seconds. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring another 30 seconds.
  • 5
    Add the corn and salt, continuing to cook for another 2 minutes.
  • 6
    Add reserved corn cob stock and bring to a simmer, cooking until the liquid reduces to approximately 2/3 cup.
  • 7
    Add the creme fraiche and simmer 3 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • 8
    Add butter and stir.
  • 9
    Remove pan from the heat, stir in cilantro and lime zest. Check for seasoning and serve.

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