Spicy Creamed Corn With Bacon And Scallions

By allie5jones

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 medium shallots, minced
• 5 medium ears corn, (about 3 cups kernels)
• 2/3 c. heavy cream
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 medium scallions, sliced thin
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towel and pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add shallots and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add corn and cook until deep yellow and softened, about 2 minutes. Add cream and cayenne pepper and cook until reduced and thickened, about 2 minutes. Toss in scallions and bacon and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.