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Mission BBQ-Style Smokehouse Creamed Corn

This isn't your ordinary creamed corn! Inspired by barbecue restaurant sides, this smokehouse version elevates frozen corn kernels with a velvety sauce, smoky seasonings, and savory Parmesan for a side dish worthy of your best backyard barbecue. It's the perfect companion to pulled pork, brisket, or ribs!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 20 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Crispy bacon bits optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until butter is melted.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add thawed corn kernels to the skillet and stir to coat with the butter mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and add heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth.
  6. Sprinkle in smoked paprika, liquid smoke (if using), brown sugar, black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
  7. Allow mixture to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  8. For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to pulse a few times, leaving plenty of whole corn kernels for texture.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh parsley and crispy bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 390mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g
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