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The Best Creamed Corn

The Best Creamed Corn


  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 ears of corn
  • 4 slices of bacon, diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 scallions, diced

Instructions

  1. Remove the husks and silk from the corn. Cut the kernels off the cobs.
  2. Meanwhile, crisp the bacon in a large skillet. Drain and reserve.
  3. To the drippings, add the butter and the diced onion. Cook over medium heat until soft and translucent. Add the red pepper flakes, garlic, and the corn and cook for 5 minutes more. Season, to taste, with sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Slowly incorporate the cream and stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened and creamy. Serve garnished with the reserved bacon and diced scallions.