Creamed Grilled Corn

Serves: 6

Carole Volkman

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

47

Sweetness

46

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Milk (2%)

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal

2

Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds

3

If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes

4

Grill corn on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning, until kernels on all sides are tender and browned in patches, 10 to 15 minutes total

5

Cut corn off cobs (discard cobs) and purée 1/2 cup kernels with milk in a blender until smooth

6

Pour purée into a 2-quart heavy saucepan and stir in basil, salt, pepper, and remaining corn kernels

7

Cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes

8

If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal

9

Charcoal fire is hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 1 to 2 seconds

10

If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes

11

Grill corn on lightly oiled grill rack, uncovered, turning, until kernels on all sides are tender and browned in patches, 10 to 15 minutes total

12

Cut corn off cobs (discard cobs) and purée 1/2 cup kernels with milk in a blender until smooth

13

Pour purée into a 2-quart heavy saucepan and stir in basil, salt, pepper, and remaining corn kernels

14

Cook over low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes