Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Creamed Corn

4.20 from 78 votes

A new take on the traditional creamed style corn, this sweet side dish is infused with smokey flavor, a hint of cheddar, and roasted jalapenos.

Prep Time10

Cook Time2 10

Total Time2 20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 248kcal

4-6 ears fresh corn on the cob, husked and washed 6 if smaller ears, if large then 4 should be enough
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded & diced
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tsp corn starch
1/4 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
salt, to taste

Hold a corn cob over a cast iron skillet, or aluminum pan. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels of the cob. Run the back of the knife down the cut cob to release the 'milk' into the pan. Repeat for all the corn cobs.
Add the jalapenos. Stir to incorporate.
Using your favorite flavor of wood chips, smoke the corn at 275 degrees for 2 hours, or just until the corn starts to turn golden brown.
Carefully transfer the hot skillet to your stove top, or transfer the veggies to a skillet. Add the butter, and stir in to melt.
Add in the cream, sugar, and pepper. Stir to incorporate completely, and heat the skillet over medium heat- cooking just until everything's hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, use a fork to stir together the water and corn starch until completely combined. Reduce the heat to low, and pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring, and continue heating until the mixture starts to thicken.
Once the creamed corn's thickened (this will happen quickly), stir in the cheese. Salt, to taste, and serve immediately.