INGREDIENTS

1. 2smallpotatoes
2. 6slicesbacon
3. 1mediumonion, chopped
4. 1stalkcelery, chopped
5. 1/4cupflour
6. 4cupswhole milk
7. 1 (15 ounce)cancreamed corn
8. 1teaspoonsalt
9. 1/4teaspoonpepper
10. 1/4teaspoonpaprika

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel and dice potatoes into small pieces (should equal 1 c); cook until just tender; set aside.
2. Fry bacon until crisp; set aside to drain on paper towel; when cool, crumble bacon into small pieces.
3. Discard all but 3 Tbsp bacon fat; saute onion and celery in bacon fat until soft.
4. Sprinkle flour over onion and celery; cook, stirring constantly, for one minute; gradually stir in milk; bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in corn, potatoes, bacon, and seasonings; serve hot.