Healthier Creamed Corn With Bacon And Leeks Recipe

Ingredients:

• healthier creamed corn with bacon and leeks
• cooking light magazine , 2002
• 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. cooking light magazine , 2002
• 6 ears corn
• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp 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
• 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
• reduce heat , and simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly.
• sprinkle with the crumbled bacon just before serving.