Parmesan Creamed Corn

Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat in a sauté pan. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add Panko, salt and pepper. Continue sautéing, stirring occasionally, until the Panko reaches a toasted golden brown color. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl and set aside. Wipe off the pan.

Step 2

Return the pan to medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the shallot and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden.

Step 3

While those are cooking, whisk together the half and half and cornstarch until combined.

Step 4

Add the half and half mixture, corn, honey, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika to the pan and stir until evenly combined. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches a low simmer and thickens. Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan until combined.

Step 5

Serve. Sprinkle the garlicky breadcrumbs on top of the corn, and garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!