Leek Creamed Corn
15 min
Our Homemade Creamed Corn is a lightened up, homemade version of that from-the-can classic. Ditch the can and make flavorful, comforting creamed corn from scratch!Yield: 2 1/2 c
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp salted butter
- 1 c leeks, (sliced (about one medium) *(See leek cleaning and cutting note below))
- 1 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 c milk
- 2 ½ c corn, (thawed if frozen)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground white pepper
Directions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, heat butter. Add leeks and sauté over medium-high heat until vibrant and soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add flour and mix to create a paste. (It will be a chunky paste with the leeks in there. Just make sure the flour is dissolved.) Add milk, stir to combine. Heat until milk is simmering and begins to thicken.
- 3
Add corn, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring often to be sure the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
- 4
When most of the liquid has reduced out, mash corn with a potato masher to desired consisten