Description
Perfect Creamed Corn is a rich, creamy, and perfectly chunky side dish that combines sweet corn with a luscious cream sauce, enhanced by shallots, thyme, and a touch of cayenne pepper. Ideal for Thanksgiving or a summer BBQ, this comforting recipe is easy to prepare and can be made extra creamy with parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flour (arrowroot powder, cornstarch, or other flour)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
- 5 cups (about two 12-ounce bags) frozen sweet corn (thawed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dissolve the flour: Whisk the flour and milk together in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth and set aside. This will help thicken the creamed corn later.
- Sauté the shallot: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely diced shallot and sauté for about one minute until softened and fragrant.
- Mix it together: Add the thawed corn, heavy cream, and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir frequently for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the corn to plump up and absorb the cream. Then pour in the milk and flour mixture and continue to stir for another 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Blend some corn: Remove 1 to 2 cups of the creamed corn from the skillet and puree it in a blender or food processor until smooth. Alternatively, use a stick blender directly in the skillet to blend parts of the mixture. Return the blended corn to the skillet and stir thoroughly to combine. If desired, stir in ¼ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese for an extra creamy texture.
- Season and serve: Season the creamed corn with a pinch of cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well and serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- This creamed corn recipe is a classic side dish perfect for Thanksgiving.
- It’s also excellent as a summer BBQ side when fresh corn is available.
- The texture is rich, creamy, and has a nice balance of chunkiness.
- For extra creaminess, parmesan cheese can be added without overpowering the corn flavor.
- Use fresh or frozen corn depending on the season; thaw frozen corn before cooking.
- Video tutorials can help visualize the cooking process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
