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Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks

Creamed Corn with Bacon and Leeks

Best Grain Side Dish. The combination of sweet corn and smoky bacon gives this uncomplicated dish sublime flavor. It's a delicious way to put fresh end-of-summer corn to use. --Recipe by Lorrie Hulston Corvin (August 2003)

Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2007

  • Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)

Ingredients

  • 6 ears corn
  • 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 cup chopped leek

Preparation

Cut kernels from ears of corn to measure 3 cups. Using the dull side of a knife blade, scrape milk and remaining pulp from cobs into a bowl. Place 1 1/2 cups kernels, low-fat milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and pepper in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides.

Cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning once. Remove the bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan; crumble bacon. Add leek to pan, and cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly. Add pureed corn mixture, remaining 1 1/2 cups corn kernels, and corn milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon just before serving.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 151
  • Calories from fat: 27%
  • Fat: 4.6g
  • Saturated fat: 1.7g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 1.9g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbohydrate: 23.1g
  • Fiber: 2.4g
  • Cholesterol: 9mg
  • Iron: 0.8mg
  • Sodium: 325mg
  • Calcium: 111mg
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