Summer is here! Grab some fresh ears of sweet corn and make Creamy Corn with Bell Peppers. Unlike canned creamed corn, this homemade version uses cream cheese instead of cornstarch and water. This is an appetizing recipe your family will ask for.
I admit, I love corn as much as the next person, but creamed corn just doesn’t sound appetizing to me. Most likely, it’s because all I can think of is the type that comes out of a can. Since summer is full of fresh corn let’s add another corn recipe to the roster and make this Creamy Corn.
What is Creamed Corn?
Creamed corn is made by cooking sweet corn kernels in its own juices. A thickener of some sort, often cornstarch, is then added to the juices to thicken them, which gives the corn a creamy texture.
Make Creamy Corn Instead of Creamed Corn
I admitted above that creamed corn doesn’t sound appealing to me at all. Especially when you realize there’s no cream in the manufactured stuff.
Creamy Corn, on the other hand, makes my ears perk up to make sure I heard the “y” and not the “ed” in what was said.
Once you realize your ears were correct, then the ingredients get mentioned. Juicy and sweet kernels of corn fresh from the cob. Butter, Bell Peppers, and green onions seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Then for the creaminess, a little cream cheese. Now my mouth is watering.
Corn On The Cob Tips
Summer is the season for fresh corn. It’s sweet and affordable. Here are a few things to know about fresh corn on the cob.
How to Remove Corn From The Cob
- Get a large cutting board.
- Cut the stem end of the ear off so there is a flat surface.
- Stand the corn ear up on its end with the flat surface against the cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, work from the tip of the ear down, in a gentle sawing motion, cutting about two-thirds of each kernel off.
How Much Corn Is On An Ear
There is about ½-¾ cup of corn on each ear of corn.
Can You Eat Raw Corn On The Cob
Yes, you can eat raw corn on the cob.
This summer, don’t just eat corn on the cob. Find other ways to use those sweet kernels like this Creamy Corn with Bell Peppers.
More Gluten Free Side Dishes
Here are more gluten free side dishes you may like.
Corn and Avocado Salad – Here’s another easy recipe using fresh corn and summer ingredients.
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole – Why is this just made at Thanksgiving? Start making it through the year!
Loaded Mashed Potatoes – Rarely do I make plain mashed potatoes. They are seasoned in some form or another from adding a little garlic powder or with a few more flavorful ingredients like sour cream and cheddar cheese.
Green Beans with Mushrooms and Garlic – Quick, Easy, Done!
Classic Gluten Free Pasta Salad – No Gluten, No Problem. This pasta salad is so full of flavorful ingredients the gluten free pasta is just a filler.
Creamy Corn with Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 3-4 Ears of Sweet Corn, cut from the cob
- ½ Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
- 2 Green Onions, white and green parts, sliced
- 3 Tbs. Butter
- 2 Tbs. Cream Cheese
- 2 Tbs. Parsley, chopped.
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Add Bell Pepper and the white and light green parts of the Green Onions and sauté until they begin to soften.
- Add Corn and sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften slightly and warm through.
- Stir in Cream Cheese until melted and warmed through.
- Stir in Parsley and remaining Green Onions.
- Season with Salt and Pepper.
Video
Notes
- Get a large cutting board.
- Cut the stem end of the ear off so there is a flat surface.
- Stand the corn ear up on its end with the flat surface against the cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, work from the tip of the ear down, in a gentle sawing motion, cutting about two-thirds of each kernel off.
