Datil Creamed Corn

📝 Notes: Also known as: Cracker Creamed Corn · Miz Kathi's Datil Corn The concept: Classic: house Creamed Corn (already on the pantry list). Vector: Substitution (fresh datil pepper replaces or supplements the Dixie Dust for the heat element). Same base process as the existing pantry recipe — this is a one-ingredient upgrade that also gives the datil pepper SKU a third use across the menu. Hero ingredient: Datil pepper, bloomed in the butter at the start so its fruity heat threads through the whole dish rather than sitting as a garnish note. Plating: Serve warm in a small bowl, a light dusting of extra minced datil optional for guests who want more heat. Pro upgrade: reserve a few whole kernels charred on the flattop to fold in at the end for a smoky textural contrast. Prep efficiency: holds well on the steam table; stir every 15–20 min to prevent a skin from forming. Cross-utilization: datil pepper mince batch shared with St. Augustine Grits and Datil Hoppin' John — one weekly mince covers three dishes. Failure modes: half and half can break if the pot runs too hot after it's added — always drop to low heat once dairy goes in. Scaling: At 4x: taste datil heat at 3x the amount, not 4x — it compounds. At 10x: cook in two pots; a single pot this size scorches the bottom before the top layer thickens evenly.