Saturday Sides: Creamy Corn Revisited

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If you’re looking for a faster, easier and more economical way to make my Old Fashioned Creamed Corn, try today’s Creamy Corn – a simple but delicious alternative.

I tried this recipe for the first time this past week and figured I would not like it as much as my regular creamed corn, but since it was faster and easier I was o.k. with the trade off. I was quite surprised at how much I liked this! And the kids went for seconds, so that’s a major bonus. Well, not Lilly – she truly doesn’t like food.

And by the way, I’m not sure how a child of mine could not like food? If she didn’t look like us so much I’d consider the possibility of some skinny lady doing a switch-a-roo at the hospital when Lilly was born. Lilly eats chocolate and pasta and some cheeses. That pretty much sums up her entire diet, too – macaroni and cheese and chocolate anything. I’m still adjusting to my plight of having the world’s skinniest girl and pickiest eater. She’s 11 now. Maybe by the time she’s 20 I’ll be over it?

So, anyhow, you can use fresh or frozen corn for this recipe. I always encourage you to use fresh produce for the best flavor, but sometimes when it’s the middle of the winter, you’ll just have to make frozen corn work.

Creamy Corn

2-3 Cups fresh or frozen corn (10oz frozen, about 5-6 ears of fresh corn)
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 oz cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt to taste

Remove the corn from the husk if necessary and place it in a medium sauce pan. I was able to pick up 6 ears of fresh corn for $1. What a deal!

Add evaporated milk and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add cream cheese and stir to incorporate.

Add black pepper and salt to taste. Looks good, doesn’t it? Why don’t you go try it out and let me know what you think!

Here it is again without the pictures:

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