This Creamy Skillet Corn With Bacon is both savory and sweet and it pairs well with grilled meats for dinner. Let this six ingredient Creamy Skillet Corn with bacon cook on the stove while you prepare the rest of your dinner and you'll be pleased with the creamy, delicious end result!
Remove the husk and silk from the corn. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels from the cob. Once the kernels have been cut from the cob, scrape the corn cob on the side of the baking dish to remove any remaining kernels and the corn milk. Set aside.
8 ears sweet corn
In a large skillet, cook the bacon on medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel lined plate. Once cooled, coarsely chop.
6 slices bacon
In the skillet with the rendered bacon fat, add the corn, water, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook on medium-low heat for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
Add the heavy whipping cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle on chopped bacon.