Creamed Corn
From: Marleen, Wyoming, USA
Comments: Can be prepared 1 day ahead, and chilled.
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 6 cups [1.5 L] fresh or frozen thawed corn kernels
  • 4 tablespoons [60 mL] olive oil
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons [26.25 g] all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] low-salt chicken broth
  • 2 cups [500 mL] heavy whipping cream
  • Into a heavy medium casserole filled with salted water, cook 1 cup [250 mL] of corn kernels until tender, for approximately 2 minutes.
  • Drain well and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon [15 mL] of the olive oil into heavy large saucepan.
  • Add chopped onion and minced garlic; stir-fry until soft, for approximately 3 minutes.
  • Stir in flour, for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth, whisking until mixture thickens and boils.
  • Stir in cream.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Add remaining 5 cups [1.25 L] corn kernels.
  • Leave mixture to simmer until thick stirring occasionally, for approximately 10 minutes.
  • Remove fro heat and leave to cool slightly.
  • Transfer into a food processor.
  • Puree into a coarse puree.
  • Stir in reserved 1 cup [250 mL] cooked corn kernels.
  • Reheat to serve.