Healthified Creamed Corn

 

1

cup water

2

bags (12 oz each) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn

1

medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

4

oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut into small cubes

1/4

cup fat-free half-and-half

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2

medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

• 1 In 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Add corn and bell pepper. Cover; reduce heat to medium. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• 2 Stir in all remaining ingredients except green onions. Cover; cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until heated and mixture is well blended. Spoon into serving dish; sprinkle with green onions.