Melody's Corn Maque Choux

INGREDIENTS

• 2 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn kernels