Cookbook:Creamed Corn

| American cuisine | Southern cuisine | Corn

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

Ingredients

 * 1 can (15.25 oz / 432 g) whole kernel sweet corn, drained (reserve the liquid)
 * ½ red bell pepper (or other suitable red vegetable), diced
 * 2 Tablespoons (30 g) butter
 * ¼ cup (60 ml) cream, half-and-half, or whole milk
 * Salt to taste
 * Black pepper to taste

Procedure

 * 1) Drain the can of corn, reserving the liquid.
 * 2) 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) Pour puréed corn into a saucepan and add remaining whole corn kernels.
 * 4) 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) Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * 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.