In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp.
Be careful not to cook bacon too long or at too high a temperature so that it scorches!
Remove bacon to paper towel-lined plate and drain well.
Remove all but two tablespoons bacon grease in skillet.
Add onion.
Cook until tender approximately 2 minutes.
Add garlic; stir and cook for one minute longer.
Add flour, salt and pepper.
Mixture will begin to bubble.
Cook and stir for another minute.
Remove skillet from heat.
Stir in sour cream until smooth.
Add corn, parsley and half of the bacon.
Stir until well combined.
Spoon ingredients into a greased 8x10” baking dish or a two-quart casserole dish.
Sprinkle top with remaining bacon.
Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle casserole with fresh chives.
Serve.