BEST CREAMED CORN WITH BACON, PARMESAN, AND MASCARPONE

• 1/3 cup salted butter
• 1/3 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour
• 2 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
• 5 cups frozen corn thawed
• 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbles
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese Homemade or store bought (homemade is better!!)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat a dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the butter and allow to melt. Once butter is melted, stir in flour and use a whisk to combine until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking as you add. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Stir in the 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, corn, bacon, and mascarpone. Stir until fully melted, cooked through, and creamy. Remove from heat and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese …