Creamed Corn with Bacon and Blue Cheese | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 5 medium ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
• 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 slices)
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 1 medium clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, minced
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
• Salt and ground black pepper