Bourbon Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 8-10 ears fresh corn (preferably white)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 8-ounce package 1/3 less-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Remove the husks and silk from corn and cut off the kernels. After the cob has been stripped, use the back of a knife to scrape any remaining pulp and "corn milk" off the cob (this adds additional flavor to the finished dish). Set aside. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add bell peppers, onions, garlic and jalapeno peppers; saute until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add cream, cream cheese, bourbon, corn and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, 10-15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm. Serves 8-10.