OLD-FASHIONED CREAMED CORN

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This is real, old-fashioned creamed corn. There's no dairy cream (other than the butter used,) just the creamy "milk" from the corn cob. It's so delicious! Everyone loves it, even the very pickiest children. We grow our own sweet corn and prepare quite a bit of it for this recipe alone. We cut off the kernels, scrape the cobs,...

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 or 7 large ears very fresh corn (3 cups kernels & corn "milk")
4 Tbsp butter, divided 3 t. & 1 t.
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
ground black pepper to taste (optional)
3 Tbsp water
1 pinch smoked paprika for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Remove husks and silk from corn; wash cobs.
  • 2. In large bowl, cut kernels from cob; use blunt edge of knife blade (or tool of your choice) to scrape milk from the cobs.
  • 3. Add 3 cups of corn and it's milk to a large, non-stick sauce pan.
  • 4. Add 3 tablespoons butter, salt, sugar and pepper.
  • 5. Stirring constantly, place over medium heat and simmer until butter melts.
  • 6. Add water, lower heat to medium-low (slow simmer) and contiue stirring (very important to stir constantly to prevent sticking and scorching!) for 4 to 5 minutes. Mixture should resemble a loose pudding or very thick gravy.
  • 7. Remove from heat. Serve Immediately, topped with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of paprika, if desired.
  • 8. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Kamo Clement
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This recipe is a must-try for any creamed corn lover.


Richpal Jat
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This creamed corn is the best I've ever had. Thank you for sharing the recipe!


Numan Haider
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I've never made creamed corn before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


Swabbie Swabbie
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This recipe is so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Haneen Ahmed
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I made this creamed corn for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Lizzie SHACK
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


Babar G
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I'm not a big fan of creamed corn, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Festina Omoruyi
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This creamed corn is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, cheesy, and so satisfying.


Pinky Matshika
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I added a little bit of cayenne pepper to this recipe for a little bit of spice. It was delicious!


Rubi Aguilar
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I love that this recipe uses fresh corn. It makes the creamed corn taste so much better.


naenae_bby_baddie4
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corn. It's also a great side dish for any meal.


Shadiela Shadiat
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I've tried many creamed corn recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It has the perfect balance of creaminess and sweetness.


Robert Aldredge
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This creamed corn recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it turned out creamy, flavorful, and delicious. My family loved it.