Small Bites: Creamed Sweet Corn
GoProvidence.com and the Providence Journal bring you Small Bites: Easy-to-Digest Recipes. Today on Small Bites, Executive Chef Matt Haist from The Capital Grille shows us how to make one of their most popular side dishes: Creamed Sweet Corn. This isn't just your regular creamed corn — it could almost be a meal in itself. Check out the video and recipe below and stay tuned for more recipes to come.
CREAMED SWEET CORN
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels, divided use
- 26 ounces heavy cream, divided use
- 2 ounces applewood smoked bacon
- 2 ounces Vidalia onion, chopped
- 1 ounce butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Chives for garnish
Remove corn from cob with a sharp knife or mandolin.
Puree 3/4 of a cup of corn with 1/3 of a cup of cream.
In a medium skillet, render bacon fat. Once bacon is brown, remove it and sauté onions in bacon fat until they're translucent.
Add the remainder of the corn to a hot skillet and sauté 2 minutes.
Add the cream corn puree to a skillet and simmer another 2 minutes.
Add bacon, butter and kosher salt. Cook until rich and smooth, about 1 minute.
Place in serving dish and garnish with chopped chives.
Makes 4 servings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you make creamed corn from fresh corn?
Cut the kernels off the cob, puree a portion with heavy cream, then sauté the rest of the corn with onions in bacon fat. Stir in the puree, bacon, butter, and salt, and simmer until rich and smooth.
- What makes The Capital Grille’s creamed corn different?
The Capital Grille’s version uses fresh corn, applewood smoked bacon, Vidalia onion, and a corn and cream puree for extra richness. It’s one of the restaurant’s most popular side dishes.
- How long does it take to make creamed sweet corn?
Once the corn is cut from the cob, the dish comes together in about 10 minutes on the stovetop.
- Is creamed corn a good holiday side dish?
Yes. Creamed corn is a classic side for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners, and pairs well with steak and roasted meats.
- Is there a video of this recipe?
Yes. A step-by-step video is included in the post and is part of GoProvidence’s Small Bites series on YouTube.
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