EDDIE'S FAVORITE FIESTA CORN

Eddie's Favorite Fiesta Corn image

When sweet corn is available, I love making this splurge of a side dish. Frozen corn works, but taste as you go and add sugar if needed. -Anthony Bolton, Bellevue, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, chopped
5 cups fresh or frozen super sweet corn
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, optional
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add corn, red pepper and yellow pepper to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients until blended; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.