Making the most of sweet summer corn takes this fresh creamed corn to the next level. It’s one of those classic American side dishes that’s always a hit at barbecues.
Carefully cut kernels from ears of sweet corn. Using the back of a knife, scrape the cob to extract the milk. Divide corn in two and three cup measurements.
Puree two cups corn in a food processor or blender with 1/2 a cup of half and half.
1 cup half and half, divided
Melt butter in a nonstick sauté pan (no smaller than 12") over medium high heat.
4 tbsps butter
Add remaining corn kernels, pureed corn mixture, cream, remaining half and half, cayenne and salt to taste. Simmer until thickened, stirring often, about twenty minutes.
2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, salt to taste
Notes
Thickening: The dish has thickened enough when there is more visible corn than liquid left in the pan. You will also be able to run a rubber spatula down the middle of the pan and mixture will remain separated momentarily. The amount of time it takes to thick will depend greatly on your stove. Anything smaller than a 12" nonstick pan will also add considerable time to the thickening process.Amount: Serving size is approximately 1/2 a cup.For optimal outcomes when making this fresh creamed corn, I recommended referring to the recipe details within the post. The recipe post commonly includes valuable notes, expert tips and frequently asked questions, that are not presented in the recipe card, often including how to make this recipe dairy-free, gluten free or vegan and ideas for healthy ingredient substitutions or variations.The provided nutrition information is merely an approximation, as variations can arise depending on the specific ingredients/brands you select.