Summertime Creamed Corn Recipe

Name: Summertime Creamed Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated onion; 2 small cloves garlic, minced; 3 cups fresh corn kernels (6 to 8 ears; see Notes); 2 cups Bechamel Sauce; 2 bay leaves; Pinch of cayenne pepper; A few gratings of nutmeg; Pinch of dried thyme leaves; Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh lemon juice, to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons grated onion
2 small cloves garlic, minced
3 cups fresh corn kernels (6 to 8 ears; see Notes)
2 cups Bechamel Sauce
2 bay leaves
Pinch of cayenne pepper
A few gratings of nutmeg
Pinch of dried thyme leaves
Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh lemon juice, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a small, heavy saucepan over low heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and sweat, stirring occasionally, until translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the corn, bechamel, bay leaves, cayenne, nutmeg, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until everything is nice and creamy, about 30 minutes.
5
Remove the pan from the heat and discard the bay leaves.
6
Add a squeeze or two of lemon juice, then taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons grated onion, 2 small cloves garlic, minced, 3 cups fresh corn kernels (6 to 8 ears; see Notes), and more.

Yes, Summertime Creamed Corn falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summertime Creamed Corn

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