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Homemade creamed corn served in a patterned bowl, topped with chopped parsley and black pepper.

Creamed Corn

A rich, velvety stovetop creamed corn made with fresh sweet corn, natural corn milk, cream, and butter. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal. Family-friendly, reheats well, and customizable with optional cheeses, herbs, or spicy additions.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Corn casserole, Corn cheese, Corn Chowder, Corn recipe, Cream corn can, Creamed Corn, Creamed corn budget bytes, Mashed corn, Recettes creamed corn
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For simmering the creamed corn)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To remove kernels from fresh cobs)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Blender (To create natural corn cream)
  • As needed Measuring cups/spoons (For ingredients)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups Fresh sweet corn kernels - Or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • ½ cup Whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Optional Add-Ins

  • 2 ounces Cream cheese - Extra-rich texture
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, grated - Savory depth
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives - Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - Or 1 clove fresh

Instructions

  • Cut kernels off fresh cobs and scrape the cobs to collect corn milk. If using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry. Reserve 1 cup of kernels for blending.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic (if using) and seasonings; cook 30 seconds until fragrant, not browned.
  • Blend the reserved 1 cup of corn with ¼ cup cream until smooth. Add this blended mixture to the skillet.
  • Stir in the rest of the corn kernels, heavy cream, milk, sugar, salt, pepper, and optional cream cheese.
  • Simmer 8–10 minutes over medium heat until the sauce thickens and corn is tender. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Stir in Parmesan, herbs, jalapeños, or lime depending on the variation. Serve immediately.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.6mg