Low Sugar Southern Creamed Corn

Total time35 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 ears fresh corn, husked
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Stand each ear of corn upright in a large bowl. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the kernels from the cob in downward strokes, rotating the cob as you go. Then, using the back of the knife or a spoon, scrape each cob firmly from top to bottom to release the milky corn liquid into the bowl — this starchy liquid is essential for thickening the dish.
2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside.

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