INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled and 4 tsp rendered bacon fat reserved
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1 cup sliced green onions, divided
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1/2 cup sliced celery (slice fairly thin)
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1 1/2 lbs yellow squash, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 3/4 cup milk (I used 1%)
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1 1/2 lbs fresh cut corn (4 1/2 cups, from about 5 - 6 ears corn), divided
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
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3/4 tsp salt, then more to taste if desired
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, then more to taste if desired
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3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, for serving