Creamed Corn Recipe
So sweet, so buttery, and bursting with sweet corn kernels.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 4 cups corn kernels fresh shucked or thawed frozen
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until the mixture is combined.
- Slowly whisk in the half-and-half along with the sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
- Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until they are tender yet still have a slight crunch.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted.
- Taste and adjust seasonings and sweetness if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 288mgFiber: 2g
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