
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). This makes a nice dinner or breakfast dish. Do not set it near the stove after the cream is added, as it will be apt to turn.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Cut the corn off the cob, taking care not to bring off any of the husk with it and to have the grains as separate as possible
Fry in a little butter—just enough to keep it from sticking to the pan
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Stir very often
When nicely browned, add salt and pepper and a little rich cream
Do not set it near the stove after the cream is added, as it will be apt to turn
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Frying corn in minimal butter concentrates its natural sugars through the Maillard reaction, creating deep, caramelized flavors while maintaining textural integrity. Adding cream at the end prevents curdling—high heat causes milk proteins to coagulate and separate, so removing the pan from direct heat allows gentle incorporation. The butter also provides fat-soluble flavor compounds that enhance the corn's sweetness.
The corn can be cut from the cob up to 4 hours ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pat dry before cooking to prevent steaming. This dish is best served immediately after preparation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed to restore creaminess. Do not microwave, as this can cause the cream to separate.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The corn can be cut from the cob up to 4 hours ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pat dry before cooking to prevent steaming. This dish is best served immediately after preparation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed to restore creaminess. Do not microwave, as this can cause the cream to separate.