Skillet-Charred Creamed Corn

Charring the kernels first turns a bland side into the one people ask about.

⏱ 30 min · easy · 🍽 serves 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp sliced chives

Steps

1. Get a cast iron skillet very hot over high heat. Add half the corn in a single layer and leave it alone for 3 minutes until spotted black. Tip it out and repeat with the rest.
2. Lower the heat to medium, melt the butter and cook the onion 5 minutes until soft.
3. Return all the corn, add the cream and cream cheese and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, about 6 minutes.
4. Season with smoked paprika, salt and plenty of pepper. Finish with chives.