Creamed Corn

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and stir until combined. Add the cream and stir to combine.
3. Add the corn, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and the sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Creamed corn is a traditional American side dish that is often served with fried chicken, pork chops, or steak.
• Creamed corn is also known as “succotash”, derived from the Narragansett Indian word “msickquatash”, which means “boiled corn kernels”.
• The addition of cream to creamed corn is a modern innovation, and some traditional recipes use only butter and corn.