• Cookbook of the Month Recipe – Creamed Corn

  Filed under Side Dish - Vegetable
  Jul 16
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  Ok, first of all, I have to say that I feel like I slacked on you all with this week’s Cookbook of the Month recipe. Out of all the recipes in this book, I’m giving you a recipe for creamed corn. That’s it. 5 (or 6) simple ingredients. Nothing more. But I promise I have a reason!

  You see, I entered back into the working world a few weeks ago. And while I am only working 4-6 hours a day, I feel like I might as well be working 10 hours a day. Let’s just say it is taking some effort to find the balance between working, being a mother, being a wife, taking care of a home, blogging, etc…the list goes on and on. I have a new-found respect for working mothers, because just taking care of a household is more than a full time job. Anyway, let’s just say that I’m glad that I’ve had some recipes on the back burner, because I haven’t been cooking much lately. And then I didn’t have anything to post for today. I took the book with me to work yesterday, hoping for a few minutes to figure something out for dinner that night. Well, I didn’t have a few minutes – only more like a few seconds. I saw this recipe for creamed corn, and for some reason, it sounded so good to me. So I went for it. Don’t worry, we didn’t just have creamed corn for dinner. We also had hot dogs. Because that’s how I roll!

  I might have normally skipped over this recipe, thinking that it was too simple for a Cookbook of the Month post. Let me just say – I’m glad I didn’t have time to really look through and come up with an idea for dinner, because this was SO good. I’ve never been a fan of canned vegetables. We had a lot of them growing up, but since I moved out on my own, they are very rarely on my table or in my pantry. And creamed corn from a can just never seemed very appetizing to me. But fresh? It’s a whole ‘nother story. I love that this can be made with anything from cream t skim milk. I thought I had some half-and-half on hand, but discovered it was gone, so I used regular old 2% milk, and it was fantastic. And the sugar is optional – add it if the corn isn’t really in season to sweeten it up a bit. I didn’t even need it at all. This was delicious, and the best corn of the season isn’t even here yet. I can’t wait until the really good stuff hits the shelves – this recipe is sure to make another appearance on my table! (Maybe next time it will be along side something better than hot dogs, though…)

  Recipe Rating: 4.75 out of 5

  Creamed Corn
  from The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook

  serves 6

  total time: 20 minutes

  8 ears fresh corn
  6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  1 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half, whole milk, skim milk, or heavy cream
  1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or white pepper, to taste
  1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

  Cut kernels from the cob and scrape the cobs with the edge of a spoon to extract as much juice and material as possible. You should have 5 1/4 cups of corn.

  Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a 12-inch skillet until frothy. Add corn and stir constantly for 1 minute.

  Pour in half-and-half. Add salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring vigilantly until the liquid has thickened to a dense, yellowish sauce, about 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and let steam for 2 minutes. Serve immediately, and be sure to pool some sauce around each serving.

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  15 Comments

15 Responses to “Cookbook of the Month Recipe – Creamed Corn”

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   Pam said on July 16th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

   Oh, it looks delicious! I can't wait until the local corn is ready and I'm hoping that it will be at the farmer's market this weekend! Good luck with your job and your busy schedule!

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   Kim said on July 16th, 2010 at 1:29 pm

   Deborah- I know exactly what you mean about going back to work. I used to have a part time job where I worked 4-6 hours a day. My whole day was taken up by getting ready for work, transporting kids, working and driving home. It was definitely like a full time job.

   Congrats to you for breaking out the fresh corn and making this! Much better than canned:)

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   Rosa's Yummy Yums said on July 16th, 2010 at 1:31 pm

   Lovely! Fresh corn is wonderful.

   Cheers,

   Rosa

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   bellini valli said on July 16th, 2010 at 1:31 pm

   I happen to love creamed corn, even from a can. This has to be so much better:D

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   Susi said on July 16th, 2010 at 1:34 pm

   Anything with fresh corn has got to be a good recipe, and so much better than canned!

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   Susi said on July 16th, 2010 at 1:34 pm

   Anything with fresh corn has got to be a good recipe, and so much better than canned!

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   Kitten with a Whisk said on July 16th, 2010 at 2:04 pm

   I love creamed corn! This recipe looks really awesome!

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   kat said on July 16th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

   I love creamed corn & it has to be only better homemade

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   Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said on July 16th, 2010 at 3:05 pm

   There is nothing in this world like real creamed corn. This is a friday's favorite for sure

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    eatme_delicious said on July 16th, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Mm I love corn!!

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    Monet said on July 16th, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    I can only imagine the difficulties of balancing so many different areas of your life. You are an inspiring woman! I love creamed corn, and I think this a great recipe during these summer months (such good corn right now!)
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    Taylor said on July 16th, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    Creamed corn used to be one of my favorite things growing up…it was always from a can though! I think it's time I try to make it from scratch!

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    Joanne said on July 16th, 2010 at 5:45 pm

    Girl, I can't imagine how you do it. You are a superstar!

    Creamed corn, when made right, is just GOOD. Thanks so much for posting this!

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    Chef Dennis said on July 16th, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    I love cream corn, why haven't I ever thought of making it….with all of our great corn available now its the perfect time of year to make it. thanks so much for a great recipe!

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    grace said on July 17th, 2010 at 11:51 am

    hot dogs and creamed corn sound great to me, especially with an already full plate of life! that's a great cookbook.

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