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Creamed Dried Sweet Corn With Onion and Chives

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Creamed Dried Sweet Corn with Onion and Chives
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

Step aside, cornbread. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, dried sweet corn is an essential part of the Thanksgiving table. Soak it in milk and cream for at least 4 hours (or up to overnight), then simmer it with a bit of sautéed onion for a luscious side dish that's as sweet as summer corn—and even more irresistible.

Cooks' Note

John Cope's Dried Sweet Corn is available at Pennsylvania General Store and Amazon.

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