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Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn

Rahat
Creamed corn is the ultimate comfort food, blending sweet kernels with a rich, velvety sauce in just 18 minutes. With only 15 minutes of cooking time, it’s a quick yet indulgent side that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or roasted veggies.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 8 servings (½ cup per serving)
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion 45 g
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn 566 g, 20 oz
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ⅓ cups half and half see note
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Once melted, add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 3 minutes).
  • Sprinkle flour over the onion and stir constantly until it’s absorbed, then another 30 seconds longer to lightly toast the flour.
  • Add corn, sugar, salt, and pepper and stir.
  • Slowly drizzle in the half and half, while stirring, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Taste-test and add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 433IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword comfort food, corn, creamy, easy recipe, side dish
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