SOUTHERN CREAMED CORN

Ingredients

• 14 ears of white corn, husked and washed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tsp.salt
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 2 tbsp. bacon drippings

Directions

Run a sharp knife between each row of kernels.
Cut kernels from the cob, saving all juices.
Place kernels and juices in a large bowl.
With the dull side of a knife, scrape cobs over the bowl to release all the milky juice.
Add all the remaining ingredients except the bacon drippings, mixing well.
In a large skillet, heat bacon drippings and add corn mixture, stirring until well mixed.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes or until texture thickens.
Stir occasionally.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: ATLANTA COOKNOTES by The Atlanta Junior League
Submitted By: Carolina
mkpb@bellsouth.net
SOUTHERN CREAMED CORN