Country Corn

Corn is one vegetable that I can get everyone in the house to eat, which means that I need to come up with different variations of it to keep it interesting.  We love corn on the cob, but sometimes we like to keep our hands clean so I cut it off the cob.  I have a great recipe for Creamed Corn this one is different because it doesn't call for any cream but it still thickens to become one of the best comfort foods that I make.

Ingredients:

• 3 Large Ears of Corn (cooked and cut off the cob)
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Butter
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Flour
• 1 teaspoon of Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
• 3/4 Cup of Water
• A Couple Dashes of Onion Powder

Combine flour, sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.  Whisk in water.  Melt butter in skillet.  Add in corn and flour/water mixture.  Stir.  Let mixture simmer for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally.  Mixture will thicken as it cooks creating a creamy side dish everyone will love!

I served this with Key Lime BBQ Chicken and Rice

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Cheddar Garlic Mashed Potatoes with French Fried Onions

I think that mashed potatoes are an ultimate comfort food.  At my house they always accompany warm and cozy foods like turkey, or pot roast.  But I want to eat them way more often than that!  You can change them up and add different things to them to make them better accompany what you are having for dinner.  I don't think I have ever measured the amount of salt, pepper, butter, or milk that I add to my mashed potatoes, but I did today.  Please adjust if you find it necessary.  Mashed potatoes are easy to make just start with less milk because you can always add more.  

Ingredients:

• About 5 Medium Russet Potatoes
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• About 1/3 Cup Milk (start with a little less)
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• French Fried Onions

Serves about 6

Wash and peel the potatoes.  Cut into chunks and place them in water.  Bring water to boil and cook until fork tender.  Drain.  Place in large bowl and add butter, milk, and garlic.  Using electric hand mixer beat until smooth.  Add more milk if needed.  Add in cheddar cheese and a handful of French Fried Onions and mix throughout.  Top with a little more cheese and a couple of onions and serve!

I served this with Cranberry Pork Tenderloin, green beans, and Homemade Cranberry Relish.

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Creamy Garlic Ranch Pork Chops and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

This is by far one of the easiest recipes that I have EVER made!  If you are hungry for comfort food but are short on time, give this recipe a try.

Ingredients:

• 4-6 pork chops (I usually buy boneless ones that are about 1" thick and cut them in half length wise to cut  down on cooking time)
• 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
• 1 can Cream of chicken soup
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

First combine Ranch packet, garlic, and cream of  chicken soup in slow cooker, then add in pork chops and stir together.  You don't need to add any additional liquid to the slow cooker the meat will create enough juices.

Cook on LOW for 3-4 hours depending on thickness of pork chops.  Mine took about 3 hours and they were about 1/2 inch thick.  Serve with Garlic mashed potatoes,  the gravy that will be created in the slow cooker is delicious!

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