Creamed Corn

I have a problem. It’s detrimental to my health and my waistline but I just can’t help it. I love Philadelphia Cream Cheese. There… I’ve said it!

I love cream cheese on bagels, on sandwiches, in casseroles, in my pasta, with chicken, with pastries, and in my CHEESECAKE. I’m not sure if I have ever NOT liked anything made with cream cheese. And… I really do like Philadelphia brand best. (I have a similar brand loyalty to Ghiradelli! Perhaps one of them will want to sponsor me )

I recently shared my recipe for a broccoli and cauliflower casserole. Yes… made with cream cheese. I was so delighted with the result that I decided to try making creamed corn using cream cheese. Makes sense, right? Well… shortly after taking the money shot (see below) I picked up a spoon and nearly ate the entire batch! YES! The entire thing! My left hand had to forcefully pull the spoon out of my right hand to stop this madness.

I really think you should make this. I think you should make it right now. But, please, don’t let yourself be alone with it. Make sure you have a chaperone… someone to help you walk away when you have had a normal serving… or two. But that’s it… only two.

Here it is. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Creamed Corn

Ingredients:

• 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 small or 1 large shallot, chopped
• 1 lb bag frozen corn, thawed (I like to use the white and yellow mix) or use 3 cups fresh corn if in season
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• dash cayenne
• 1/3 cup water
• 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives

Crisp the bacon in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove to paper towel lined plate and set aside.

Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease from the skillet. Add shallot and cook, stirring frequently for one minute or until shallot just begins to brown. Reduce heat and add corn, pepper, cayenne and water. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for four minutes (if using thawed corn) or 6-8 minutes (if using fresh corn) or until corn is heated through and tender.

Add the cream cheese in small pieces and stir to melt.

To serve, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with crispy bacon pieces and chives.

Now take a bite. Drooling is unattractive. Grab a napkin.

Sweetest Blessings,
LeAnn