Off The Cob Freezer Corn Recipe

Preserve the taste of summer with this easy freezer corn recipe! Using fresh, sweet corn (like the delicious Olathe corn I found – 10 ears for just $1!), this recipe lets you savor that juicy, sweet flavor all year long. It's surprisingly simple, stacks neatly in your freezer, and cooks up in a flash. Get ready for delicious cornbread, creamed corn, or simply enjoy it as a side dish anytime!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 517.2 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
Off The Cob Freezer Corn

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Off The Cob Freezer Corn

  • Sweet Corn
  • Sweet Butter
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • Salt And Pepper

How to Make Off The Cob Freezer Corn

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Shuck 10 ears of corn.
  3. Rinse corn thoroughly to remove all silks.
  4. Pat corn dry with paper towels.
  5. Using an angel food cake pan and an electric knife (or sharp knife), stand each ear upright on the tube and carefully cut the kernels off the cob into the pan.
  6. As the pan fills, transfer the corn kernels to a large roasting pan.
  7. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste).
  8. Add 1/2 cup (1 stick) of cubed butter to the corn.
  9. Pour 1 cup of half-and-half over the corn.
  10. Roast for 1 hour, stirring gently every 15 minutes. (Note: roasting time may need to be adjusted depending on your oven and desired level of browning).
  11. Let cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before freezing.
  12. Divide the corn into freezer-safe bags (about 1-2 cups per bag, depending on your desired portion size).
  13. Label each bag with the contents, quantity, and date.
  14. Stack bags neatly in the freezer for later use.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

113g

Carbs

14g