I didn't want to hijack Just A. Surveyor's thread about nut rolls, so I thought I would start another one. His reference to his grandmother's baking skills reminded me of my mother's corn casserole. As I remember back, she used to make a corn casserole that was just right. I know memory makes everything seem much better than it actually was, but this stuff was wonderful. It was baked in the oven, and had butter on top with strips of bacon as well. It came out with the consistency of a real casserole, not too thick, and not too soupy.?ÿ I have tried to replicate it, but all I come up with is a soupy, gloppy mess with bacon in it. Don't get me wrong, I like creamed corn, but this isn't what I was aiming for. The only thing I can think of is that she used fresh creamed corn, and I use the creamed corn that you get in the tube. (tube corn sounds kind of pornographic....) I also think she maybe used some corn starch or something else to stiffen it up. (stiff tube corn...Wendell will probably delete this thread). Any ideas on how to stiffen my corn? Viagra is not an option. Serious replies will be welcomed, and comedians can chime in as well.?ÿ ?ÿ
Dale, I don't have any idea how to thicken your casserole unless it is with corn starch.?ÿ I'm gonna hijack this and say HI!.?ÿ I haven't talked to you in a while and am just glad to see you posting.?ÿ
I DO prefer fresh corn though.?ÿ I've put up (frozen) about 4 dozen ears so far and you can cook it down to any consistency you may want.
I have seen corn casseroles made with one can of creamed corn and then one can of regular corn, maybe you need to go half and half with creamed corn and regular corn.
Good to hear from you. Hope life is treating you well. Things are good here, just real busy. I will add some corn starch and maybe a little bit of flour. It can't turn out any worse.
Scott, I think the half and half idea has a lot of merit. There may be differences in the thickening properties. Thanks.
"?ÿI like creamed corn, but this isn't what I was aiming for. The only thing I can think of is that she used fresh creamed corn"
SWMBO makes a great corn pudding/casserole similar to your recipe. Fresh corn is available year round in FL. Lucky me gets to shuck it and cream it with this doo-dad.?ÿ
"?ÿI like creamed corn, but this isn't what I was aiming for. The only thing I can think of is that she used fresh creamed corn"
SWMBO makes a great corn pudding/casserole similar to your recipe. Fresh corn is available year round in FL. Lucky me gets to shuck it and cream it with this doo-dad.?ÿ
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That is exactly what I use to cream corn.?ÿ I can cut up a dozen ears in no time and lose no "milk" from the corn.?ÿ A little butter, cook it slow, and freeze it for the winter.
Is this site great, or what? From eggs to recipes to power tools, I knew I could not go wrong when I posted. Now I need to clean up my drill, and let her rip.
