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“Cheesy” Creamed Corn

This simple and delicious recipe can be accompanied with any Mexican or Latin style meal. It's also really good with a side of steak! 
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Corn, Creamed Corn, Easy, Homemade, Mexican Cheesy Corn
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 1/2 cups Scallions chopped; about 6 large
  • 12 ears Corn kernels cut from cobs
  • 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 Large Garlic Clove
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides.
  • Add scallions to butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5 minutes). Add corn kernels and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir together cream and cornstarch in a small bowl until thoroughly combined, then add to corn and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer 1 1/2 cups corn mixture to a blender with garlic and purée until smooth. Return to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until just heated through.