Creamed Dried Sweet Corn with Onion and Chives
A rich and creamy side dish made with dried sweet corn, simmered with onions in a luxurious mixture of milk and cream, finished with fresh chives. This comforting classic brings out the natural sweetness of corn while incorporating savory elements.
Ingredients
- •4 cups dried sweet corn
- •2 cups heavy cream
- •4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •½ cup finely chopped onion
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •1 tablespoon sugar
- •1 pinch black pepper
- •2 tablespoons chives
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Stir corn, milk, and cream in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
240 min
- 2.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and just starting to turn golden, about 6 minutes. Add corn mixture, sugar, and 1 Tbsp. salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamed corn is thick, about 30 minutes.
36 min
- 3.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with chives.
2 min
