Creamy Corn Confetti w/Bacon
Ingredients Needed:
8 bacon slices, chopped or diced pancetta
4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels (about 8 ears) or 1 ½ bag of frozen corn
1 medium-size white onion, chopped
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup green scallion white part included
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
1. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside.
2. Sauté corn, onion, and bell peppers in hot drippings in skillet over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until tender. Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring until cream cheese melts. Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper. Top with cheddar cheese & bacon and bake for 10 min just to melt the cheese until its golden brown.
Serves 6-10 ppl
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts w/Apples
“Even the Brussels sprout hater would love these”
Ingredients Needed:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
8 bacon slices
1 granny smith apple, peeled and diced
1 red apple, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup low-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper to taste
1/4 cup freshly shaved parmesan or shredded parmesan
Preparation
1. Cut Brussels sprouts in half, and cut into shreds.
2. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 3 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon.
3. Sauté apple, shallots, and garlic in hot drippings over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Stir in wine and next 3 ingredients, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; sauté 8 to 10 minutes or until sprouts are crisp-tender. Add seasonings and parsley toss to coat. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve warm or at room temperature
Serves 6-12 ppl
