Fresh Corn Casserole

By traciesparks

This isn’t technically corn pudding, as it doesn’t use any eggs, but that’s what folks ’round these parts sometimes call it. It’s getting to be that time of year when corn is in abundance, and neighbors bring by ears of corn like it’s going out of style. And I absolutely love this method of preparing the stuff; you basically slice off the kernels with a sharp knife, then—and this is key—scrape out all the creamy, milky goodness that resides inside the cob. Add a little cream, butter, salt, and pepper, bake in the oven, and you have a crunchy, fresh summer side dish that’s always, always a crowd pleaser. It’s nothing short of heavenly. Let’s make it and you’ll see what I mean!

Ingredients

• 8 ears Of Corn (Still In The Husk)
• 2/3 cups Heavy Cream
• 3 Tablespoons Butter (salted)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt To Taste
• Ground Pepper To Taste

Preparation

Step 1

Remove the corn from the husks. In a large, deep bowl, slice off the kernels of corn. With the dull side of the knife (or a regular dinner knife), press and scrape the cob all the way down to remove all the bits of kernel and creamy milk inside.

Add heavy cream, salt to taste, a generous amount of ground pepper and butter; mix well. Pour mixture into a baking dish. Bake at 350Fº for 30 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly warmed through.