Description
Creamed corn is the ultimate comfort food, evoking memories of family gatherings and warm kitchens. This creamy, buttery dish features sweet kernels enveloped in a luscious sauce that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. Ideal as a side for barbecues or holiday feasts, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears of corn)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Shuck and remove silks from corn; cut kernels off the cob and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add corn and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes until bubbling gently.
- Add sugar, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg