Step 1

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp, less than 10 minutes.

Step 2

Once cooked, make a ball of paper towel and remove some of the bacon grease before proceeding with the recipe. You only need a few tablespoons to make this recipe taste great.I never measure the bacon grease. I simply tilt the pan and judge from there. Some brands of bacon will leave more grease than others. Ultimately, an extra tablespoon of bacon grease one way or the other will not ruin this amazing cream cheese corn casserole.

Step 3

Turn on your broiler.

Step 4

Add corn, ham, milk, cream cheese, garlic, salt, pepper or cayenne to your saucepan. Stirring until cream cheese is melted and incorporated with a wooden spoon or spatula.

Step 5

Wait for mixture to start to gently bubble up around the edges, about 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove mixture from heat and add in shredded cheese until you reach your desired consistency. I find adding a cup of cheese at this point is perfect for us.

Step 7

Prepare oven safe casserole dish or 8 x 8 inch pan with cooking spray and pour corn mixture inside.

Step 8

Cover top with more shredded cheese.

Step 9

Broil until cheese is melted and starts to show dark or brown spots, just a few minutes.

Step 10

Remove from oven and serve while hot. Enjoy every bite!