Creole Creamed Corn

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 medium onion, diced 
• 1/2 medium red pepper, diced 
• 1 tbsp finely diced jalapeno pepper 
• 2 cups corn (can use fresh tinned niblets) 
•  3/4 cup whipping cream 
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 
• 1 green onion, diced 
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 
• Kosher salt to taste 
• Ground black pepper to taste 

 Directions 

1.  Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 
2. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. 
3.  Add bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, and sauté until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. 
4. Add corn; sauté 2 minutes. 
5. Add cream, thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. 
6. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. 
7. Mix in green onion, parsley, and basil. 
8. Season to taste with coarse salt, and pepper to taste.