Skillet Creamed Corn

Name: Skillet Creamed Corn
Ingredients: 6 bacon slices; 1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6 bacon slices
1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Directions

1

Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
2

Saute onion and garlic in hot drippings 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in corn; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat.
3

Cook flour in a large clean skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until golden. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth. Add corn mixture, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in butter and basil. Sprinkle each serving with bacon, and garnish, if desired.