Creole corn

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2slicesBacon
1largeOnion; sliced,
Separated into rings
1mediumGreen pepper; chopped finely
cupChopped fresh tomatoes
1smallBay leaf
2cupsCorn; cut from cob
¼teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper

Directions

Fry bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet, reserving drippings. Drain bacon & crumble. Add onion & pepper to drippings in skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes & bay leaf to onion mixture. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in corn & simmer 10 minutes. Discar bay leaf. Stir in salt, pepper & bacon.

Yields 6-8 servings. (Great way to use up extra tomatoes & fresh corn.) JOHNNIE CARNATHAN

From <Simply Southern>, the Desoto School Mothers' Assn, Helena-West Helena, AR 72390. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .