Creamed Silver Queen Corn

Silver Queen is a variety of white corn with milky, creamy kernels. It's beloved for its lightly sweet flavor. Don't be tempted to just cut the corn from the cob with a knife. A corn cutter or creamer creates much, much creamier corn. I use the same wooden corn cutter that my grandmother Sa used. It's one of my prized possessions. Look for your own antique cutter at estate sales—or for brand-new ones made of wood or stainless steel at hardware and cookware stores. No matter the material, this Southern tool makes creamed corn like nothing else.

Creamed Silver Queen Corn
Photo: Jennifer Davick
Hands On Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 13 ears fresh corn, husks removed

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. Remove silks from corn. Use a corn cutter and creamer set over a bowl to cut and cream the kernels from the cobs.

  2. Transfer creamed corn to a large skillet. Add milk and next 2 ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring often, 30 minutes. (If corn becomes too thick, add more milk until desired consistency.) Sprinkle with pepper.

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