Creamed Corn with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Recipe (2024)

By Melissa Clark

Creamed Corn with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Recipe (1)

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(190)
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This light summer meal comes together quickly: Corn kernels are simmered in a cream enhanced with blue cheese and pepper. It's then served on tomato slices and topped with pine nuts for a meal that embraces and enhances the season’s bounty.

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings as an appetizer or side dish

  • 2ears corn, shucked
  • cup heavy cream
  • 3tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼cup pine nuts
  • 2large tomatoes, thickly sliced
  • Fresh basil, chopped for garnish

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

225 calories; 17 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 151 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Creamed Corn with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Scrape kernels off cob. Set a saucepan over medium heat, add kernels and cream, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, and cook for another 5 minutes.

  2. Step

    2

    Stir in blue cheese and pepper; continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step

    3

    In a small pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until fragrant and golden, 2 to 4 minutes.

  4. Step

    4

    Divide tomato slices among plates, and top with corn. Top with toasted pine nuts; garnish with fresh basil.

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Lizy

The sweetness from the corn and the sharpness from the blue cheese are a perfect match! As much as I love plain old corn on the cob, I will certainly vary this recipe with corn on the cob from now until the end of the season!

Hut

Take it up a notch and serve on fried green tomatoes.

K Thompson

Looks good. Summery. How about on pasta? As is, this would pass as a side not a meal at my house...

REBECCA CHERRY

I was skeptical about placing warm, if not hot, creamed corn onto room temperature tomato slices, as I am not a big fan of mushy, warm tomato. while the tomato did change slightly in texture due to the warmth, it remained cool enough for me to enjoy. the corn mixture is a special treat, it's taste reminded me of fancy Mac-n-cheese. it is the combination of the two, complimented by basil garnish, that makes this dish. The pine nuts were distracting for me.

Kevin Osinski

To make as a pasta sauce, use 4 oz tomatoes and 1-2 oz blue cheese. Toss with 5-6 oz pasta, cooked. Serves 2-3.

Sheila Pulver

A failed experiment: I wanted to turn this recipe into a sturdier supper on a cool late September night with the last of the corn and tomatoes, so I chopped up one tomato and added it to the corn/cream/gorgonzola (with some minced garlic) for the last couple of minutes, and topped it with a few handfuls of arugula, and then spooned it onto warm flour tortillas. It was tasty but too wet and messy.

mary kaltenbach

This is delicious as a pasta sauce. Used 3 ears of corn, about 1 cup cream/whole milk. Flavored it with a Parmesan rind simmering for awhile. Added chopped fresh tomato and chopped fresh leaf parsley. Use pasta water or more milk/cream to make it moist. Add a little salt and pepper. Save some tomato and parsley to garnish on top. Serves with scallops and salmon. Really good.

Summer M

I made this but served it chilled, delicious!

Kevin Osinski

To make as a pasta sauce, use 4 oz tomatoes and 1-2 oz blue cheese. Toss with 5-6 oz pasta, cooked. Serves 2-3.

Marianne

Looking for corn as a side dish for Thanksgiving. To anyone who's cooked this dish: Could it simply be served in a serving dish, without the tomatoes?

Lisa B

I added a squirt or two of lemon juice and a sprinkling of sea salt at the end. I imagine lime juice would work too. Perfect way to use my Cherokee Purple tomatoes.

Mary

Easy and delicious. I did not love it on the tomato slices. Next time I might just through some sliced cherry tomatoes in to cook at the end. Makes a great pasta sauce.

jen

This was heaven sent. Fresh corn and tomato are paired nicely with the richness of gorgonzola. And I'd only make this with gorgonzola here because it's perfect here.

DJ

Wow-weeee! Family loved it!

Nan

Loved this. Didn't use the pine nuts, as we're a nut-free household but we didn't miss them. It was delicious & easy, my top two requirements.

pistolnyc

avoid pine nuts from China. Bad news, look it up

Mary

Fabulous combination. Where has this been all my life? I used a good quality blue cheese because that's what I had. Next time I will cook the corn cheese mixture a little less. Rave reviews from my guests tonight.

Julie

It was tasty, but the corn mixture needed salt. Also, I think more cheese could be added.

Darya

OMG. This is outrageously good! and simple. Served it with burgers this first time. Going to make it often now thru the corn and tomato season. Thank you!

Susan Alexander

Used a very creamy gorgonzola. A sharper one would have been better. Otherwise all right. Reheated leftovers and jus tossed in chopped up Roma (plum) tomatoes, which worked well.

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Creamed Corn with Gorgonzola, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What thickens creamed corn? ›

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.

What are the ingredients in canned creamed corn? ›

Water, Corn, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Sugar, Sea Salt.

Can I use canned corn instead of creamed corn? ›

CREAMED CORN SUBSTITUTE

Put all the corn + 1/3 of the liquid in the can + 1 tbsp flour into a bowl. Then blitz with hand blender (or use blender) until you can't see whole corn kernels anymore but there are still corn chunks (don't to puree). Use all of it in place of canned creamed corn in this recipe.

How to improve canned cream corn? ›

Yes, you can make a creamier version of canned cream corn by adding a few tablespoons of heavy cream or milk to the saucepan. This will give it a richer, velvety texture. Be sure to adjust the heat accordingly to prevent scorching.

Is corn flour or flour better for thickening? ›

Cornflour is an ideal thickener if you're a coeliac or simply intolerant to gluten, because as the name suggests, it is made from corn. Be aware, though, that it produces a slightly more gelatinous texture than flour, so don't overdo it or you'll end up with a slightly gloopy sauce.

What is the difference between creamed corn and corn pudding? ›

The main difference between the two is texture. Corn pudding has a gelatinous consistency similar to dessert pudding; the casserole is thicker and can hold its shape. Despite the textural difference between corn casserole and pudding, the ingredients are similar.

Is cream style sweet corn the same as creamed corn? ›

Creamed corn (which is also known by other names, such as cream-style sweet corn) is a type of creamed vegetable dish made by combining pieces of whole sweetcorn with a soupy liquid of milky residue from immature pulped corn kernels scraped from the cob.

Does creamed corn need to be pressure canned? ›

Regardless of your choice or source of vegetables- they are all low acid foods. A pressure canner is the essential piece of equipment required to safely heat process all home canned vegetables.

Can you eat creamed corn straight from the tin? ›

all cans of cream corn I have ever purchased have been 'cooked' prior to canning. Feel free to eat directly from can or you can heat the product if you prefer it warm.

What do you eat creamed corn with? ›

Creamed corn is the perfect side dish to serve alongside comfort food favorites, such as meatloaf. It also pairs well with potluck fare like barbecue, hot dogs, and burgers.

Can you eat canned cream corn without cooking? ›

Did you know? 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.

Is canned creamed corn good for you? ›

Canned corn is an affordable, nutritious food; however, it must be consumed as part of a healthy diet. Healthline says that diabetics should limit starchy foods, including corn. Canned corn can raise blood sugar levels when eaten in excess, contributing to weight gain and diabetes.

What enhances the flavor of corn? ›

5 Ways to Dress Up Corn on the Cob
  • Sweet and spicy. Blend butter with honey and cayenne and spread it on the corn before grilling it (with the husks pulled back on) until it's tender. ...
  • Parmesan butter. ...
  • Seasoning salts. ...
  • Roasted garlic. ...
  • Mayonnaise.
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How long does canned creamed corn last? ›

Canned corn, for example, often has a best-by date of three to five years slapped on the label. But you can eat it even years after that," says Norton. "Canning kills microorganisms that cause food to spoil in the first place.

How do you fix watery creamed corn? ›

You do this by combining equal parts cornstarch and cold water or even cream. They recommend half of a tablespoon of cornstarch for each cup of creamed corn. However, if your creamed corn is really soupy, you will want to use flour to thicken it up. Our Everyday Life suggests using rice flour.

What do you do if your corn pudding is too runny? ›

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.

What corn product is used to thicken puddings? ›

Cornstarch. Cornstarch is the most common thickening agent used in the industry. It is mixed with water or juice and boiled to make fillings and to give a glossy semi-clear finish to products.

Does cornstarch thicken heavy cream? ›

You can make a cream sauce thicker by reducing it on the stovetop. If reducing the sauce doesn't work, or if you're in a rush, you can use a thickener to bulk up your sauce. Flour, butter, eggs, and cornstarch are simple ingredients that can make your cream sauce thicker.

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