Creamed Corn

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An amazing twist on the boring side dish.  We're excited to serve this for our Thanksgiving Feast this year, but you can make it for any fancy dinner.

{What you need}

20 oz. petite white corn, thawed (Costco!)

1 cup whipping cream

1 cup milk

1/4 tsp MSG

6 tsp sugar

1 pinch pepper

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 tablespoons flour

In a pot, combine cream, milk, salt, MSG, sugar and pepper and bring to a slow boil.  Blend butter and flour and add to the mixture.  Add corn, heat through and remove from heat. 

compliments of Aunt Ruthanne

Chicken Corn Chowder

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My new favorite healthy soup recipe!  This stuff hit the spot big time this past week as we had our first snow here in the valley.  And at only 7 WW points plus per cup, it kept me full for a few days after, too, with the leftovers.  Love this stuff!!  John even loved it, too, and said it didn't taste "healthy" at all:).

{What you need}

1 TB butter

1 small chopped onion

1 cup chopped carrots

1 can diced green chilies

2 TB flour

3 cups milk

2 cups cooked chicken, cubed

1 can corn

1 can creamed corn

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp salt

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.  Add onions and carrots.  Cook until carrots are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes.  Add flour, cook while continually stirring for one minute.  Slowly add milk and stir until slightly thickened.  Incorporate the remaining ingredients, and stir until heated through.  Top with sour cream or mozzarella cheese (will add to the points value, though).

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