Loaded Cream Corn

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Loaded Cream Corn
4 12 oz packages frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups half-and-half or light cream
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups shredded Jack, divided
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
5 slices bacon
1 tbs bacon fat ,reserved from bacon
1 tbs chopped chives or green onions, additional for garnish
In a blender combine the {thawed} corn from one package and the half-and-half and onion.
Cover and blend until smooth.
In a slow cooker combine blended corn mixture, the remaining corn, 1/2 cup Jack cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
In a skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, turning once.
Drain bacon on paper towels. Cool.
Cut bacon into 1-in pieces.
Stir in the chopped bacon and 1 tbs bacon grease to the corn mixture.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours or on high-heat setting for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Sprinkle the rest of the cheese and additional chives or green onions on top.

Cover and continue cooking until cheese has melted. Serves 16-18

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