How to Make a Lighter Version of Creamed Corn and Beamer’s First Video!
It has been another hectic week at home. Every week seems to be incredibly busy these days. What happened to those “lazy, hazy, crazy days” of summer? Obviously, someone else must be enjoying them because we sure are not.
We have, however, been enjoying boatloads of many wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables. I cannot possibly even write about and take pictures of all the goodies, because I would bore you to death never have enough time to do all of that. We have to cook and eat like normal people every now and then…
One of my favorite days of the year is when Osage Farms in Clayton, Georgia has their Silver Queen corn ready to sell. It is the best corn I have found in this area and reminds me very much of the Silver Queen corn from Pennsylvania and New Jersey that I grew up on when I was a kid in Philadelphia. Don’t even ask how many years ago that was and yes, it was after the Pilgrims. 😉
I do have to share this corn recipe with you because it really is sooo good and so simple. It also might put some of that lazy back into your summer. Lee’s Original Corn Cutter and Creamer changed my world when it comes to making this creamed corn that I have made forever. I found it a couple of years ago in North Carolina and have been smitten ever since. The little gadget has several settings and will completely remove the kernels from an ear of corn along with all the precious milk. (Just don’t cut your hand with this and tell me that I didn’t warn you. It’s incredibly sharp.). The milk is what you need to make this creamed corn taste so special (and without all that bad cream and fat).
Now, of course, you need really good, fresh corn to make this dish and I do realize that might be a problem for some of you. If you can find it, this simple dish should definitely be on your list of recipes to try before the season for fresh corn is over.
As you saw above, I was trying to get a picture of the Lee’s Corn Cutter and Creamer on my back deck, but Beamer insisted on getting in the picture. Since our dog is so much a part of our lives, I thought I would introduce you to our delightful Tibetan Terrier. This is Beamer’s first movie and he was not entirely cooperative totally fascinated with the camera, but we did manage to get a few playful moments on tape!
Creamed Corn
Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
3 fresh ears of corn (Silver Queen is my first choice)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk (you can use skim, 2 % or whole milk), plus more for cooking
Pinch sugar
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Directions:
Shuck corn, wash and prepare with a corn cutter tool. (Alternatively, you can use a sharp knife. Remove the corn kernels first and then rake the knife down the cob to extract the milk.) Be sure to collect all the milk from the corn cob in the bowl with the corn kernels.
Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and the milk from the cob and saute for a few minutes until the corn feels almost dry (do not allow it to brown). Add the milk and sugar. Cook and stir for a few minutes until the milk is absorbed. Add some more milk, as needed, tasting for seasonings along the way. You may need to add milk several more times as the corn absorbs the milk. Cook until you have the desired consistency. The longer you cook the corn and add milk, the sugars will kick in and thicken the mixture. Season before serving, perhaps with a bit of cayenne pepper for some heat!
This is a dish that you have play with and season it as it cooks. Much of it depends on the corn you use, how fresh it is and the level of starch in the corn. You will know when it is perfect to serve!
Enjoy!
Sounds good! Cute video of the pup – you should see Dooley & Diver’s collection of stuffed animals. And I caught a glimpse of the hurt ankle – hope you’re doing better.
Hi Denise, I bet your pups have really BIG stuffed animals! 😉 I would love to see them playing! My ankle is a bit better, but not getting around well gets old. I am ready for it to be all better!
Beamer is my favorite new video star…and this creamed corn is fantastic!
Beamer is beautiful and I am definitely trying this corn!!
Just between you and me, I once ate a whole cob and got very sick. Wish I had that snazzy corn schuker dohickie!
LOL! That is the one thing that Beamer has not tried to eat in nearly 9 years! 😉
This looks delightful…although I’m slightly jealous of your access to such fresh and yummy ears of corn. I loved creamed corn growing up, but my Grammy’s recipe was so laden with butter and cream that my heart hurt after eating it. This would be a wonderful adaptation!
Hi Monet,
I like this recipe so much because you can get the creamed corn without all the fat and calories. You really taste the corn in this and not all the other stuff. The key is to get really fresh corn. It is best when you do.
Gwen
Oooh! I love creamed corn and the silver queen variety looks amazing! I have to try this recipe (tell you a secret – I have 5 cans of creamed corn in my pantry right NOW!)
Beamer is just adorable!
YAAAY! I’m in Gwen. I’m in!!!!! ROFL
I LOVE Beamer. Super cute puppy. And you did an awesome job on the video. That tool you posted the link for cutting the corn off the cob is wonderful. I have one of those my Mom bought years ago that I inherited after she died. Mine is not exactly like those on that site but the same principal. She had bought a yellow plastic-type corn cutter although it’s shorter by a tiny bit I think. Do those have the notch on the back to enable you to hook them over the top of a pan? If so, those are great. I used to have a farmer that I was able to go right to his field and he’d let me fill the entire trunk of my car with corn that we went to the field to pick ourselves and he only charged me $10 for the entire trunk load. I sure wish he was still around now! That was my biggest bargain all year and I so much looked forward to the day we went to his farm. But, I just hooked that tool over the top of my 20 quart canning kettle and went to town zipping the cob right down that aweseome cutter and could do that entire trunk full of corn in no time at all. LOVED IT! Anyone reading, you REALLY MUST buy those. They are one of the best tools you can have in your kitchen for the summer time.
Is it bad that I’m excited about this one from the site you posted? hehe
http://www.leemfgco.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=18
Hi Vicki,
Thanks so much for the comment! This tool does not have a hook to hang over a pot, but that sounds like a great idea. The wood is smooth on this tool and the only metal is that really sharp part in the middle. This cutter works great. It is sooo much easier that trying to do the same thing with a knife! There’s no comparison. It is funny how nifty gadgets get us excited when it makes cooking so much easier. The link you had on your comment did not work for some reason, but, yes, the link to Lee’s on my post is the correct tool. I found it in a local store in NC, so you may be able to contact them and see if it’s available near you.
A truckload of corn…wow…creamed corn forever! 🙂
Gwen
Corn cutter!!! And such a cute doggie 🙂
That is great you make homemade creamed corn. I get lazy and jus buy the canned stuff. Good job.
Creamed corn can be heaven and I don’t need a photo to say so! Besides I much rather watch Beemer while I ate the corn. GREG
I want one of those corn cutter. I love corn most of the time i just do corn on the cob to avoid cutting them.
What!?!?! Stop it! That corn cutter is BRILLIANT! I would love one of those. I am going to make this over the weekend. Have some corn from our CSA that is screaming to be used.
Oooohhhh, Beamer is adorable! Hubby and I are big dog fans, and your guy is a cutie.
One of my simple pleasures during the summer is all that fresh corn we can find. Have to admit I’ve been making corn salads to keep cool, and didn’t think of a creamed corn. This recipe inspires me to step outside the box! And that gadget! I’m in like. 😉 Kitchen gadgets are my version of “toys”. ~Mac
beemer is super cute, oh creamed corn…yum
sweetlife
This looks great! I now know what to make after my trip to the farmers’ market this weekend. Never thought of making homemade creamed corn before.
Hey Bunky! Recently, I have been dreaming up such a recipe since my Caveboy has two loose teeth in front … making corn on the cob a problem this season! 😐 Thanks for doing the work for me! 😉
poor Beamer, to think you would put him through that…. Lord knows what all we have put our little Max through these years…… As for the corn, God bless Silver Queen, my only wish is that the season would last longer down here… did not get a chance to put any up this year, dog gone it……love all that milk in that bowl, yummy
Beamer is very cute for sure. Love the creamed corn recipe. Great corn gadget…gotta get me one of those!
Dear Gwen – That creamed corn it to die for! I LOVE the recipe – so simple and pure that it is bound to be delicious!
I have yet to decide which I love more – Beamer or the corn. Shucks! I’ll just have to give them equal placing 🙂
Lovely post but I do wish things would lighten up for you a bit 🙂
Hugs, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
Britta the Weimaraner wants to say “hi!” to Beamer. She might have a wee crush on the Terrier. 😉
This creamed corn sounds delicious – what a great way to use up summer corn. And cool gadget, too!
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