Southern Skillet Corn (From Easy Vegan Comfort Food)

Name: Southern Skillet Corn
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 tbsp vegan butter; 2 cups sweet corn kernels; 1/4 cup unsweetened nondairy milk; 1 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup water

by Barb on April 22, 2021

It’s official, my latest cookbook Easy Vegan Comfort Food is on the shelves! It is available wherever you buy books, and all the online places too of course. You’re gonna want a copy and I have to say it would make an excellent gift for someone who is interested in trying more vegan food! The recipes aren’t complicated, and it’s a collection of comfort food… who doesn’t like comfort food!?

But don’t take my word for it. I’m going to let another of the recipes speak for itself.

How does rich, creamy Southern Skillet Corn sound?

This recipe is a great example of how I had to reach beyond my own comfort zone to come up with new and exciting comfort foods to veganize! I grew up in New England and this is not a dish my mom served… but oh I wish she had! It’s like if cream corn leveled up about 8 times.

And did I mention it takes just 20 minutes from start to finish and there are only 3 steps!? Scroll down to see the recipe.

It’s so flavorful, and so thick and creamy! Pro Tip: whip it up and enjoy it with a side of thick, homemade garlic bread… but don’t share any of it! It’s all yours!

Okay fine, if you’re one of those people who insists that corn and bread does not a meal make, try pairing it as a side dish with Beyond Meatloaf, BBQ Baked Tofu, or some grilled Chick’n Seitan and a salad. PERFECTION!

And don’t forget to order your copy of Easy Vegan Comfort Food!

Print Recipe

Southern Skillet Corn

Southern cooking is known for being decadent, and this skillet corn is no exception. It's creamy and satisfying, and the salt brings out the corn's natural sweetness.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: soul food, southern, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: 6

Author: Barb

Ingredients

4 tbsp vegan butter
2 cups sweet corn kernels
1/4 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and stir in the corn, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water.
Once the corn has cooked for 10 minutes, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook, uncovered, for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add more salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.