Leek Creamed Corn

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp salted butter
• 1 c leeks, (sliced (about one medium) *(See leek cleaning and cutting note below))
• 1 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 c milk
• 2 1/2 c corn, (thawed if frozen)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground white pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat butter. Add leeks and sauté over medium-high heat until vibrant and soft, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add flour and mix to create a paste. (It will be a chunky paste with the leeks in there. Just make sure the flour is dissolved.) Add milk, stir to combine. Heat until milk is simmering and begins to thicken.

3. 3

   Add corn, salt, and pepper. Simmer, stirring often to be sure the mixture doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.

4. 4

   When most of the liquid has reduced out, mash corn with a potato masher to desired consisten