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Creamed Corn

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

Creamed Corn prepared recipe
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 6 listed ingredients.
  • Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

You can replace the diced red bell pepper with diced pimentos or sun-dried tomatoes if you like, or with diced jalapeños if you want it spicy.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Drain the can of corn, reserving the liquid.

  2. 02

    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. 03

    Pour puréed corn into a saucepan and add remaining whole corn kernels.

  4. 04

    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. 05

    Salt and pepper to taste.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY-SA 2.0, credited to Wikimedia contributor; view original image record .