Ingredients:
5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and black pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) packages frozen corn, thawed
parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
Set oven to 350 degrees.
Butter an 8-inch baking dish.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove to a plate and save a couple tablespoons of the drippings.
When the bacon is cool, crumble and set aside.
Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 5 minutes (adding in garlic the last few minutes of cooking).
Add/whisk in flour and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth and bubble.
Add in sour cream; stir until smooth; cook whisking for about 3 minutes.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add/stir in the thawed corn (or cooked fresh corn) and cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
Transfer to prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.