Creamy Sweet Corn

Corn is one of those wonderful foods that goes with just about any main dish; it’s juicy and flavorful and takes seasonings well. Our creamy sweet corn is one of those comforting sides that is incredibly simple to make but oh so wonderful at a barbecue alongside a southern meal like your favorite chicken, pork or steak dish. It’s also a wonderful dish to whip up on a busy day and takes less than 10 minutes to cook. How’s that for fantastic?

Ingredients for Creamy Sweet Corn

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• Corn: Either fresh or frozen corn may be used for this recipe .
• Half-and-half cream: This makes the corn dish creamy and moist.
• Butter: The butter adds a luscious buttery flavor to the corn.
• Sugar: Just a little sugar is all that’s needed to enhance the sweetness of the corn.

Directions 

Step 1: Prepare the sweetened corn recipe

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Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring them to a boil over medium heat and then reduce the heat. Simmer uncovered for six to eight minutes or until the corn is heated through.

Recipe Variations

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• Add more seasonings: Season the corn with black pepper, garlic powder and even a dash of cayenne pepper, if desired.
• Add garnish: A garnish of fresh parsley gives the dish an elegant touch. Fresh basil, oregano or cilantro may be used in similar fashion.
• Add shallots and garlic: For more flavor, saute the shallots or green onion slices and fresh garlic in the pan before adding all the other ingredients.
• Get cheesy: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top of the corn near the end of the cook time for added flavor. Shredded cheese such as romano, asiago or even cheddar is another option.

How to Store Creamy Sweet Corn

Store it in the refrigerator in a lidded container when the creamy sweet corn cools. It’ll keep for about three days.

Can you freeze this sweetened corn recipe? 

Sure! Make some extra when corn is abundant and you’ll have some for months to come. When the dish cools, transfer the corn to portion-sized freezer containers or freezer bags, pressing the excess air out if using freezer bags. Stack the corn in the freezer and grab a portion as needed. It’ll keep for three to six months in the freezer.

Creamy Sweet Corn Tips

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How can I get corn off the cob?

Scraping corn off its cob may seem a bit tricky and messy but there is an easy way. Cut off the bottom end of the corn so the corn could stand on its end. Place it vertically on a clean tea towel, then hold the corn with one hand and scrape a knife down the side of the corn with the other. Rotate the corn and continue until it’s all off the cob. The tea towel catches the kernels; just fold the towel a bit to make a chute and pour the kernels into a bowl.

Could I use heavy cream instead of half-and-half?

Yes, it’ll make the dish a bit more rich. Another option if you have heavy cream is to make your own half-and-half by using half heavy cream, half milk.

Could I add bacon to this dish?

Absolutely! Break warm cooked bacon into small bits, then crumble it into the dish just before serving.