Creamed Corn
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5
Creamed Corn
Description
This creamed corn recipe starts by cooking diced bacon until crisp, then removing most grease to leave a teaspoon for cooking diced onions until softened. Butter and flour are added to form a roux, which is whisked and cooked briefly before gradually stirring in milk and heavy cream to form a creamy base. Corn kernels, either fresh or thawed frozen, are added along with salt, black pepper, and sugar for subtle sweetness. The mixture is cooked until thickened and creamy. The finished dish is served topped with the crispy, browned bacon and chopped parsley, adding texture and freshness. The recipe can be prepared a day ahead and reheated gently, but it does not freeze well due to the dairy components, which can separate.
Ingredients
- 6 lices Bacon diced
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk whole milk works best
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups corn kernels frozen (thawed) or fresh
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place the bacon in a large pan over medium high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until crisp and browned, stirring constantly.
- Remove the bacon from the pan. Discard most of the grease from the pan, leaving 1 teaspoon in the pan.
- Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
- Melt the butter in the pan. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
- Gradually stir in the milk and cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add the corn, salt, pepper and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Cook for 5-7 minute until mixture is thickened.
- Top with bacon and parsley, then serve.
Notes
- Creamed corn can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated until reheating.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to preserve texture.
- Do not freeze this recipe as dairy may separate and affect flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 620IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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