Creamless Creamed Corn

Directions

1. 1
   Using a box grater, grate the kernels from 5 ears of corn into a bowl.
2. 2
   Press the grated corn through a fine sieve, reserving the milk and discarding the grated corn and the cobs.
3. 3
   Cut the kernels from the remaining ears of corn.
4. 4
   Combine the corn kernels, 1/4 cup water, salt, and pepper in a medium pan.
5. 5
   Cover the pan and steam over medium-low heat, stirring once or twice, until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Drain, then set the corn aside.
7. 7
   Stirring constantly, bring the corn milk to a simmer over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
8. 8
   Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, continuing to stir, until the milk thickens, about 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Add the cooked corn, salt, pepper, and butter (if using) and cook until the corn is heated through.
10. 10
    Serve warm.