Scalloped Corn not Very Popular at Thanksgiving

[Chet]

I'll always take a little of everything on the table just to try it, even if I never had it. I like creamed corn.

 

[hearlady]

Bacon makes everything good!

 

[debodun]

I try to minimize the ingredients since so may people can't eat this or that or wouldn't like it being spicy, sweet or salty.

 

[Judycat]

I'd have tried the corn casserole over the green bean stuff. I think the green bean casserole is pretty gross. Cream of mushroom soup does not make green beans taste better. Yeck.

 

[debodun]

Two years ago when I was invited, I made the same dish. My male cousin went crazy for it. He went back for seconds and his plate looked like the Matterhorn made of scalloped corn. That's why I made it again, but this year I didn't see him take any seconds. My aunt's friend took a scoop of it and said, "What is this?" in a tone that sounded like she thought it was pond scum. When I said it was scalloped corn, she dropped the spoon back in the bowl. I wonder why such fussy eaters would accept an invitation if they can't eat or don't like food they have no control over.

 

[Happyflowerlady]

I followed your recipe and made this last night for dinner, @debodun , and it was excellent ! Both my husband and myself enjoyed it, and i will definitely be making it again, and trying some variations as well. It is quick and easy, and since I hate cooking, both of those things are pluses for me.

 

[debodun]

I'm happy you enjoyed it.

 

[PamfromTx]

I don't remember the last time I ate creamed corn. It's been many years for sure. I tried cooking the minimum this Thanksgiving and we still have leftovers. I froze the stuffing/dressing; not sure that we'll eat it.

 

[Jules]

The Brookville Hotel in Kansas is famous for their fried chicken and creamed corn.

This is the simple recipe.

• 2 1/2 pounds frozen corn thawed
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Add salt, sugar, cream (reserve a bit to smooth out cornstarch) to corn bring to a boil, reduce to low or simmer. Thicken with cornstarch and reserved cream. Heat to desired thickness.

 

[dobielvr]

I love creamed corn. My mother used to serve it.
Haven't had in like forever and ever....

You can eat it cold too.

 

[CathyHorn]

My entire family loves that creamed corn casserole. My sister made green bean casserole this year and it was gross. I've never liked it.

 

[helenbacque]

There is a great southern dish frequently served at holidays .... corn pudding. Far fewer ingredients and delicious.

 

[Brookswood]

It sounds like a spiffed up version of corn bread. I like corn bread. I think I would have eaten some.

 

[Oldntired]

I fix my grandmother’s Corn Casserole every Thanksgiving. Love it! Her recipe calls for cream corn, whole kernel corn, milk, egg, crushed crackers, cheddar cheese, green pepper, onion, and pinch of red pepper.

 

[Ronni]

I make a very similar corn casserole, always at thanksgiving because my kids demand it as a staple, and often to potlucks etc. my recipe differences are Drain the corn, eliminate the sugar, use honey cornbread mix.

I am ALWAYS asked for the recipe for folks not familiar with it, and there are very seldom leftovers at family get togethers. So I don’t know Deb, maybe the folks you served it to aren’t very discerning!

 

[debodun]

So I don’t know Deb, maybe the folks you served it to aren’t very discerning!

I will chalk it up to fussy appetites or dietary restrictions.

 

[Leann]

Sounds delicious to me... much better than green bean casserole

I agree. I would have definitely had some.

 

[Remy]

I don't eat dairy but when I did, this sounds like something I would have liked. I'm sorry others didn't seem to like it. I do like corn, cornbread, corn tortillas, chips etc..