Skillet Creamed Corn

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon 
• 6 servings garnish: basil sprigs fresh
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 tablespoon basil fresh chopped
• 3 cups corn kernels fresh ( 6 ears)
• 1  garlic clove finely chopped
• 1.5 cups half-and-half 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5  vidalia onion finely chopped

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
2. Saut onion and garlic in hot drippings 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in corn; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Cook flour in a large clean skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until golden. Gradually whisk in half-and-half until smooth.
5. Add corn mixture, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes or until thickened.
6. Remove from heat; stir in butter and basil.
7. Sprinkle each serving with bacon, and garnish, if desired.