Creamy Crock Pot Escalloped Corn - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

FAQs

How do you make creamed corn less runny? ›

A little slurry goes a long way

Slurry, as told by the Rouxbe Online Culinary School, is a mixture of starch and water which can help thicken hot liquids, soups, and — in this case — creamed corn. Common types of starches that may be used include corn starch, potato starch, or flour.

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of the corn. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. For added creaminess, you can stir in a splash of heavy cream or a dollop of sour cream.

Combine corn, cream cheese, butter, milk, and sugar in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours or High for 2 to 4 hours.

The answer to thick and smooth creamed corn

If you're short on time, add a tablespoon of rice flour straight into the runny mix and stir to combine. If rice flour isn't available, cornstarch, potato starch, or flour are also great thickeners.

That may be because most canned cream corn is made primarily of corn, sugar and food starch, with not a drop of cream to be found. True creamed corn is nothing more than corn kernels lightly cooked in butter, stirred with cream to taste, then heated gently.

Cook corn according to package directions; I use the microwave. Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and blend well. Add milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, and blend with whisk. Cook over medium heat until thickened.

Cornstarch, rice flour, and cream cheese are your thickening friends. According to Leaf TV, one of the easiest ways to thicken up your creamed corn is simply to add more corn.

Flavor Enhancements

Smothering corn with butter and salt is the traditional way of serving corn on the cob. Instead, try squeezing on fresh lemon or lime juice or brush with olive oil and sprinkle on your favorite dried herb blend.

Adjust seasonings to your personal liking, stir everything together and let the creamed corn thicken at a gentle simmer for another 10 minutes or so, stirring every few minutes until the desired thickness has been reached.

Canned corn is fully cooked, so it is safe to eat without further cooking. Canned vegetables are great to keep on hand. Look for “low sodium” or “no salt added” on the label, or rinse canned vegetables to reduce their sodium (salt) content.

Does corn get softer the longer you cook it? ›

How do you know when boiled corn is done? Four minutes is just enough to make your corn bright yellow, and juicy—if you cook it much longer, the kernels start to get mushy. Set a timer—four minutes is shorter than you think! If you don't have a timer, you'll know it's done when the kernels are tender but still crunchy.

Generally, boiling frozen corn anywhere from eight to 10 minutes is enough for the kernels to turn bright yellow and plump. The kernels will appear soggy if you boil corn (frozen or fresh) for too long. Leaving corn in boiling water for too long increases water retention and destroys corn's crispy texture.

Adding extra cream can thicken a creamy or blended soup like this wild mushroom-soup, but stirring in a spoonful of thick yogurt can be more effective. Be careful not to boil the soup once you've added the cream or yogurt or it may split.

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute.

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

Once the creamed corn is blended, you can serve it right away, or let it sit in the crock pot with the lid on to keep it warm. It will thicken more as it cools.

If your corn pudding is runny, try adding a little extra cornstarch. If you don't have any cornstarch on hand, you can substitute it with flour or arrowroot powder. You'll need some type of thickening agent otherwise, your corn pudding will wind up watery.

Melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat. Pour in the purée and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds, depending on the freshness of the corn.