Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups fresh off the cob corn
  • 4 strips bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned evaporated milk or heavy cream
  • mashed potatoes, optional

Instruction

  • If using fresh ears of corn, cut kernels off the cob. Measure 3 cups.
  • In a 10-inch frying pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserve drippings. Drain the bacon on paper towels; set aside
  • Add the corn, onion and red pepper to reserved bacon drippings. Cook over medium heat; stirring constantly for 8 minutes or until corn is tender and lightly browned. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and sugar. Add the milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes mores. Sprinkle with the bacon pieces.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes if desired. Makes 4 servings