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Creamed Corn

Creamed corn is a side dish from the American South. This modern recipe is quicker and easier than the traditional one.

Total 00:10
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15.25 oz / 432 g) whole kernel sweet corn, drained (reserve the liquid)
  • ½ red bell pepper (or other suitable red vegetable), diced
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Drain the can of corn, reserving the liquid.
  2. 2
    Put half of the corn into a bowl and purée it with a wand blender, adding some liquid from the can if necessary to keep it from getting too dry.
  3. 3
    Pour puréed corn into a saucepan and add remaining whole corn kernels.
  4. 4
    Add the diced bell pepper, butter, and cream, then heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You can add more cream or milk if it's not creamy enough.
  5. 5
    Salt and pepper to taste.
Category
Side Dishes
Cuisine
Southern

Dietary Information

Vegetarian

Recipe Attribution