Cheesy Creamed Corn with Cilantro
Cheesy Creamed Corn with Cilantro might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 396 calories, 12g of protein, and 25g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. If you have butter, scallions, ears corn, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
Heat butter in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then cook scallions, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add corn and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Stir together cream and cornstarch in a small bowl until thoroughly combined, then add to corn and simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
Transfer 1 1/2 cups corn mixture to a blender with garlic and purée until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return to skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until just heated through.
Transfer corn to a large shallow serving bowl and sprinkle cheese and cilantro over top.