Best 6 Mamas Fried Corn Cream Style Corn Recipes

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**Mama's Fried Corn and Cream-Style Corn: A Southern Delight**

In the realm of Southern comfort food, few dishes embody the essence of home cooking quite like Mama's Fried Corn and Cream-Style Corn. These two culinary gems, often served as delectable side dishes or enjoyed as standalone treats, capture the flavors and traditions of the American South. With their distinct textures and tantalizing tastes, they are sure to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

**Mama's Fried Corn:**

This classic Southern dish is a symphony of sweet corn kernels, coated in a golden-brown batter and fried to perfection. The result is a crispy exterior that gives way to a tender, juicy interior, bursting with the natural sweetness of corn. The batter, seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, enhances the corn's inherent flavor without overpowering it.

**Cream-Style Corn:**

Cream-Style Corn, on the other hand, takes a different approach. Fresh corn kernels are carefully cooked in a creamy sauce, resulting in a velvety smooth texture that is both comforting and satisfying. The sauce, often infused with hints of butter, salt, and pepper, complements the corn's natural sweetness, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

These two recipes, presented in this article, offer a delightful journey into the world of Southern cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, the detailed instructions and helpful tips provided will guide you through the process of creating these delectable dishes. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the goodness of corn in all its glory.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED CREAM CORN



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My grandmother made the best fried corn I've ever had. I had her recipe of fried cream corn. They are so delicious and tasty. My family loves it.

Provided by Lisa Johnson

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ears of corn ( white or yellow)
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 Tbsp flour
1/2 c milk
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Peel corns and wash and scrub the corns. In a large saucepan and cut the corn off the cob and scrape corn milk off the cob. Put 1 1/2 cups water in corn mixture and bring to a boil and reduce to low heat and cover. Cook for 45 minutes until tender. Put butter in a skillet until melted. Put the flour in melted butter and mix well. Put the corn mixture in a skillet and add milk, salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes until thickens.

MAMA'S FRIED CORN (CREAM STYLE CORN)



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My mother made this for us in the early morning for breakfast before we went to work in the fields at 6:00 AM. She would also make a large pan of Biscuits and fried pork Chops if we had them to go with it. We would go into the field pull & shuck the corn so she could cook it very early, to keep us going till lunch at noon. If...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Vegetables

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ears young fresh corn (shucked)
4 Tbsp bacon fat or canola or vegetable oil
1/2 c milk or water ( mama called it sweet milk)
1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 Tbsp sugar
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Shuck corn by removing the outer green leaf layers.Wash corn & remove as many silks as possible.Using a large bowl, Cut corn from each ear of corn by running knife down the length of each ear of corn with a sharp knife removing the kernals as you glide knife down each ear of corn. Then run knife down the sides of corn a second time to remove the milk from the cob;
  • 2. Season with salt & pepper, Add sugar, flour, slightly beaten egg and milk or water. Stir thourgly to combine.
  • 3. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet, and when oil is hot, carefully add the corn mixture.Lower the heat, and stir constantly to prevent scorching: cook about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
  • 4. Note: This was one of our favorite hearty breakfast meals during the spring months when the corn was ready to pick. We worked hard in the fields chopping cotton, and needed a hearty breakfast to tide us over till lunch time. Mama made all of this on a wood stove in the wee early hours so we could get to the fields by 6:00 AM.Recipe is in my cookbook in a section called Mama's Recipes.
  • 5. I added sweet red bell peppers to this one not only for color but for the sweet flavor of the peppers.

CREAM-STYLE CORN



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 ears fresh sweet corn
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
Salt

Steps:

  • Shuck the corn and remove all the silks. Wash and drain the corn. Shave just the tips of the kernels using a very sharp knife or vegetable peeler; cut away from you, allowing the tips to fall into a large bowl. Using the back of the knife, scrape the creamy juice from the kernels into the same bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the corn. Cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.

FRIED CREAMED CORN



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Try this Southern staple for a summertime side dish

Provided by Paula Deen

Time 5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup finely chopped salted fatback
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
1 cup grated, with all pulp scraped from the cob fresh corn
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
ground black pepper
lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the cold fatback into a saute pan and begin to heat over medium-low heat. Allow the fat to melt and render as slowly as possible to insure that the pieces are completely rendered but remain very light golden brown.
  • Add the butter to the pan, then the onions and allow the onions to sweat until very soft. Mix together the corn with the heavy cream and sugar, and add to the pan of fat and onions. Increase the heat to high and stir vigorously to emulsify the mixture. Once the mixture has reached a boil, turn off the heat and continue to stir for 30 seconds. Season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

FRIED CREAMED CORN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup finely chopped salted fatback
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup finely chopped Vidalia onion
1 cup grated white corn, with all pulp scraped from the cob
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place the cold fatback into a saute pan and begin to heat over medium-low heat. Allow the fat to melt and render as slowly as possible to insure that the pieces are completely rendered but remain very light golden brown. Add the butter to the pan, then the onions and allow the onions to sweat until very soft. Mix together the corn with the heavy cream and sugar, and add to the pan of fat and onions. Increase the heat to high and stir vigorously to emulsify the mixture. Once the mixture has reached a boil, turn off the heat and continue to stir for 30 seconds. Season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Serve immediately.

CREAM CORN LIKE NO OTHER



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This is NOTHING like canned creamed corn! My husband is not a fan of corn or creamed dishes, but he thinks this is great. Easy and quick to prepare and is an especially delicious side dish for chicken or pork. Everyone always asks for the recipe.

Provided by DIANA YOCKEY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, combine the corn, cream, salt, sugar, pepper and butter. Whisk together the milk and flour, and stir into the corn mixture. Cook stirring over medium heat until the mixture is thickened, and corn is cooked through. Remove from heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but be sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
  • If you don't have cream-style corn, you can make your own by blending regular corn with a little milk or cream.
  • Be careful not to overcook the corn. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Season the corn to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
  • Serve the corn immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Mama's Fried Corn with Cream-Style Corn is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh corn, cream-style corn, and seasonings creates a flavorful and creamy dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover corn. So next time you have some leftover corn, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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