Creamed Sweet Corn
Source of Recipe
WW
Recipe Introduction
Source: Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Magazine Cream of the Crop.
List of Ingredients
4 ears fresh corn, shucked
1 cup reduced-fat milk, divided
3/4cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2tsp. black peppercorns
1/4cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Optional:
Coarsely ground pepper
Chili powder
Fresh lime juiceRecipe
Working over a large bowl, cut off tops of corn kernels, and scrape"milk" and any remaining pulp from cobs using the dull side of a knifeblade. Set corn mixture aside, and reserve 1 cob.Cut reserved cob in half. Combine cob halves, 3/4 cup milk, onion,and peppercorns in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Strain milk mixture; discard cob halves, onion, and peppercorns.
Place flour in a medium saucepan; gradually add remaining 1/4 cupmilk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Stir in strained milk mixture;cook over medium-low heat 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.Stir in corn mixture and salt; cook over medium-low heat 15 minutes or until
corn is tender, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with coarsely ground pepperor chili powder and fresh lime juice.
6 servings (1/2 cup)
2 points per serving
114 calories
4.8g protein
2.2g fat
20.4g carbohydrate
2gfiber
7mg cholesterol
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