My Thanksgiving Cream Cheese Corn Food

CREAM CHEESE CORN

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, warm corn slightly covered in water to about room temperature.
• DO NOT OVER COOK.
• Drain corn, place back in pan.
• Add butter and cream cheese.
• Cook, stirring over medium heat only until melted, add salt and pepper.
• Pour into serving bowl and sprinkle slight amount of parsley for color.

CHARRED CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• Preheat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the corn and allow the corn to char, stirring just often enough so that the char marks are even and the bottom of the pan does not burn, until evenly charred all over, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the smoked paprika and stir to combine. Add the flour and stir until combined evenly, then cook until the flour is cooked and the roux is blond, about 2 minutes. Add half the milk in a slow stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Then add the remaining milk in a slow stream and whisk constantly until smooth. Add the cream cheese and sugar and continue to whisk until smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Add about 3/4 cup corn and smash into the cream mixture using a wooden spoon or spatula. Stir to combine, then fold in the remaining corn. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer gently until flavors are rich, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and garnish with parsley if desired.

MY THANKSGIVING CREAM CHEESE CORN

Steps:

• 1. Spray large casserole dish. Place frozen corn in casserole and mix together with cream cheese until well mixed. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper to taste. Shake a little paprika over top of entire casserole, cover with a lid and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35-40 minutes.