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Yellow Velvet Recipe - Corn Recipe

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Corn and yellow squash are cooked with cream and butter to produce a rich side dish sure to please all. It cooks up with little fuss in less than 15 minutes. For variation and color, substitute zucchini for the yellow squash.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds yellow summer squash (small and tender are best), trimmed and finely diced
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:

Prepare squash and corn, scraping the cob with the back of knife to include milky base of kernels.

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the squash and stir frequently until it is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook for a minute or two longer.

Add the cream, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes longer until the mixture is heated through. Season and serve at once.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe Source: Corn Cookery by Sheila Buff (Lyons and Burford Publishers)
Reprinted with permission.

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