Kicked-Up Creamed Corn from Scratch

My husband loves corn and gets so excited when I cook it for dinner. This is a very rare event in our household though. I love corn as well, but it lacks a lot of nutrition when you compare it to other vegetables. Every now and then I give in and make something with corn in it though. This is a fabulous creamed corn dish that is modified to be healthier and has a spicy kick to it.

Kicked-Up Creamed Corn from Scratch
Serves: 6
Adapted by: https://sites.google.com/site/dishinprintables/creamed-corn-from-scratch

Ingredients:
4 slices lower fat bacon, chopped
1 medium poblano pepper, chopped fine
1 small red onion, diced
5 ears of corn or 1 bag of frozen corn kernels (I used frozen corn because the fresh just doesn't look that great yet)
1 cup heavy cream OR fat free half and half (I use fat free half and half because it is a little healthier than full fat cream)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
-Over medium heat, saute the bacon pieces until they are crispy and cooked, stirring frequently.
-Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease. Add in the chopped poblano and onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
-If using fresh corn, you will scrape down the sides to remove as much of the corn and pulp as possible. If using frozen, just pour the corn kernels into the bacon, poblano and onion mixture.
-Saute an additional 5 minutes and then add in the cream, salt and pepper. Cook until bubbling and then turn to low and simmer for about 7 minutes. The mixture will thicken up.
-Serve

Enjoy! :)