Southwest Creamed Corn
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Southwest Creamed Corn
Description
Southwest Creamed Corn integrates frozen or fresh corn cooked and drained, combined with sautéed red onion and jalapeño softened in butter. A flour paste thickens the heavy cream, which is sweetened and salted to taste, producing a rich and creamy texture. Pepper jack cheese adds smooth, mildly spicy flavor as it melts into the mixture. Optional hot honey offers a contrasting sweet and chili-infused accent.
The dish is creamy with a slight kick from jalapeño and the pepper jack, balanced by the natural sweetness of corn and sugar. Cooking on medium-low allows gradual thickening without scorching. The cheese is added gradually and melted fully to keep the texture smooth.
Southwest Creamed Corn complements grilled meats or Mexican-inspired meals well, serving as a rich side. The hot honey drizzle adds another flavor layer if desired, enhancing the spicy and sweet contrast.
Using frozen corn preserves corn flavor since it's quickly frozen at peak freshness; fresh corn on the cob can be cooked and used similarly. Draining excess liquid from cooked corn prevents watery creaminess and helps achieve the ideal thick consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. corn frozen
- 2 Tablespoons butter salted
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (diced)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 12 ounces heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) pepper jack cheese
- hot honey optional
Instructions
- Cook corn according to package intructions. Drain off any extra liquid.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once butter is melted, add onions and jalapeno and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour to make a paste. Add corn and stir together. Add heavy cream, sugar, and salt (start off with 1 teaspoon add more to taste). Place back on the heat on medium-low and cook until it starts to thicken, about 12-15 minutes. May want to reduce to low heat.
- Add the cheese a small amount at a time and allow it to melt before adding more cheese. Taste for seasonings. Drizzle with hot honey and serve warm.
Notes
- Use frozen corn for consistent sweetness and freshness, or cook fresh corn before adding to drain excess liquid.
- Hot honey is chili-infused honey that adds a mild sweet and spicy flavor; add it to taste as a finishing drizzle.
- Start seasoning with 1 teaspoon salt and adjust gradually while cooking to suit your preference.
- Cook cream mixture on medium-low, lowering heat as it thickens to avoid burning.
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