Southern Style Creamed Corn
Servings 8 servings
Calories 243kcal
Ingredients
- 8 medium ears of corn (6-8 cups total) husk and silk removed
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use a sharp knife to carefully remove the corn kernels from the cob. Turn the knife, and with the back of the blade (dull side) scrape any juice from the cob into the bowl. (Alternative Bowl Trick: Use a Bundt Pan. Place the tip of the corn cob in the center of the pan and cut down using a sawing action. The corn will fall into the pan.)
- In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the corn kernels, heavy cream, sugar, salt and black pepper.
- Simmer uncovered over medium-low for 15-20 minutes or just until the corn is tender.
- Increase the heat. Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the the corn whisking until combined.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened. If you prefer a thicker cream base repeat. Likewise, to thin the sauce add additional cream.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- How to Thicken Without Flour: After cooking for 20 minutes, ladle 1/2 cup of corn into a blender. Add 2 Tbsp of softened butter and 1/4 cup cream. Blend until smooth then add back to the skillet. Simmer until the base has thickened.
- Corn Substitution: You can make this recipe using frozen corn. You'll need the same amount of 6-8 cups and it should be thawed prior to cooking.
- Heavy Cream: You can make this using half and half or whole milk. Cream gives it the most luxurious rich texture.
- Adjust the Thickness of the Sauce: If you want more liquid in the sauce you can make that adjustment using more cream. Likewise, if you like a thicker cream sauce, add less cream.
- Sugar: You may opt to use honey for sweetness. Add the amount that suits your taste.
- Flour: You could use cornstarch in place of all purpose flour for thickening the sauce.
- Spice: If you'd like to add spice, add a few dashes of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Butter: If you prefer, you could use bacon grease in place of butter for a smoky flavor.
- Bacon: Stir in 2-3 slices of crispy crumbled bacon to the corn prior to serving.
- Garnish: If you'd like to garnish the corn use fresh chives or chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 781IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg