Cheesy Corn Casserole - No Corn Meal Or Muffin Mix

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 cups milk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 2 ounces velveeta cheese, cubed
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 lbs fresh corn kernels (may sub frozen)
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°.
• 2 heat bacon in a 6-qt. saucepan over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until browned, about 8 minutes.
• 3 add butter and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• 4 add flour, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• 5 whisk in milk, and bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• 6 add cream cheese, velveeta, cheddar, and paprika, and cook until smooth.
• 7 remove from heat and stir in corn; season with salt and pepper.
• 8 transfer mixture to a greased 9′ × 13′ baking dish and bake until top is golden brown and bubbling, about 40 minutes.