INGREDIENTS
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8 ears of corn
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2 Parmesan rinds (about 4 ounces; optional)
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4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and reserved, caps cut into 1/4-inch pieces
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2 sprigs thyme
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1 bay leaf
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Kosher salt
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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4 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
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1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 shallots, thinly sliced
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1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced
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2 garlic cloves, finely grated
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2 Fresno chiles, seeded, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 tablespoon chopped marjoram
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Chopped parsley and crushed oyster crackers (for serving)