Creamed Corn with Smoked Sausage

This scrumptious Creamed Corn with Smoked Sausage is perfect for sharing at your upcoming potlucks.

Creamed Corn with Smoked Sausage
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
  • 12 medium ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped smoked sausage
  • ½ cup chopped Vidalia onion 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • Garnish: fresh thyme
Instructions
  1. Using a sharp knife, cut tips from corn kernels (about 3 cups). Using the back of a spoon, scrape cobs to remove pulp (about 1½ cups).
  2. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion, and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in corn, corn pulp, ¼ cup cream, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining ¼ cup cream; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in thyme, black pepper, red pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Garnish with thyme, if desired.

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