This creamy corn whipped with gruyere is addictive. It makes a great side dish with any kind of meat or vegetable….or you could just eat a whole bowl like I do (:
Corn can be whipped into a creamy side dish
I am telling you now this will become a favourite.
I discovered it completely by accident. I was trying to work out what would be a good partner for a piece of grilled chicken with smokey chipotle chilli. I started with grilled corn but then I saw a picture of a bowl of creamed corn with basil, a recipe by Neil Perry and that inspired me and off I went. This will inspire you too I’m sure.
Most of my recipes are rooted deeply in what ever it is I have in the fridge and this followed the rule. I had a beautiful piece of Gruyere in there, and although it really is one of my favourite cheeses to eat, I had a very good idea it would make this plate of corn AMAZING. And so it did.
For the most part I made this whipped corn with a bag of frozen corn. That’s what I had so that was it. Frozen corn is so sweet and it stays that way when cooked. The corn “mash” is a bit like potato mash in that the more butter cream and cheese added, only makes you want it more.
I have later seen that the original recipe in Good Food has Parmesan in it. This is also a great tasting cheese to add, but I love the nutty fruity taste of Gruyere cheese.
You can skimp on that bit, but don’t try to skimp on the pureeing part. The smoother this whipped corn is the absolute better it is.
Other uses for whipped corn
Although this corn makes the perfect side dish for BBQ meats like Chicken, Lamb and even Beef it’s the perfect Vegetarian dish too and hey come on you really didn’t think I’d stop there did you? It’s gluten free and also easy to Veganise. Yes I said Veganise or is that Veganize?
Anyway it’s easy to make it dairy free. I know it’s hard to imagine but it is true and totally delish too.
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Whipped Corn with Gruyere and Basil
Ingredients
- 1 kg corn frozen
- 200 gm onion diced | 1 large
- 25 gm garlic crushed | about 4 cloves
- 100 gm butter
- 40 ml olive oil 2 Tabsp
- 125 ml cream
- 40 ml soy light | 2 Tablespoons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 150 gm Gruyere Cheese grated
- 12 basil leaves picked
- 25 gm pinenuts roasted
- 4 whole corn cobs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra
Instructions
- You will need a high speed blender or a stick blender for this recipe
- Put a pot big enough to hold all of the ingredients over a medium heat and add oil and butter. Melt and add onion and garlic and cook till soft.
- Add the corn and toss for several minutes, then add cream and soy and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Take off the heat and puree in small batches adding grated cheese as you go. Once puree cover and Keep warm.
- Warm a skillet or BBQ plate. Coat the corn in the extra olive oil and cook over high heat till nice and charred or for about 8 minutes. cool slightly and then cut off the kernels, keeping warm in a covered container.
- Serve the corn on a side dish sprinkled with corn kernels, pinenuts and basil leaves. I also like this with cracked black pepper and extra grated cheese!
Notes
- Use 100 gm Nutalex ( vegan friendly "butter" in place of butter).
- Add 125 ml of coconut cream in place of cows cream
- Finally use Nutritional yeast in place of Gruyere cheese.
This looks absolutely delicious Tania.
Thanks Lorraine
Your blog is looking so good. Your recipes always inspire me. I love corn and have just harvested quite a bit of it. Unfortunately I was away for a couple of weeks in January and when I came back it had all over-ripened. Never mind…we are finding ways to use it xx
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Hi Charlie, so nice to hear from you. How are you using that corn?
This one looks wonderfully tasty. I’m thinking it would be good as a warm dip as well. Great idea and I’d vote for using Gruyere cheese as well.
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Thanks Ron. I’d probably add more cheese if it was a dip. Great idea!
i haven’t had corn prepared this way–it’s very appealing!
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You will totally love it Grace! It is like mash potato only soooooo delicious.
Whipped corn? wow this is new to me…and with gruyere! Count me in!
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Well thanks Angie. I have to say it’s pretty damn nice
This sounds absolutely delicious! I love the flavours – I cannot wait to try soon.
Thanks Alexandra, it certainly is a good dish and perfect for all kinds of occasions.
Very nice Recipe
Thanks Venu