Creamed Corn
Learn how to make this traditional, old-fashioned creamed corn recipe with this homemade recipe made with frozen or fresh corn. A simple and easy Thanksgiving side! You can even spice it up with Jalapeños.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn fresh or frozen, canned not recommended
- 2 Tablespoons butter salted
- 2 Tablespoons onion minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic fresh or minced (2 cloves)
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 2-4 teaspoons sugar to taste
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper freshly ground
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- ¾ cup whole milk 2% will work in a pinch
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium high heat, melt butter and add onion. While stirring, cook for 2 minutes until soft and translucent, then add the garlic and cook about 30 more seconds.2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons onion, 1 teaspoon garlic
- Add corn, heavy cream, sugar, salt, pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until hot (if using frozen corn this will take longer).4 cups corn, ⅔ cup heavy cream, 2-4 teaspoons sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon pepper
- While it's cooking, whisk together the flour and milk in a small bowl. Add to the corn mixture. Stirring constantly, cook until it's hot and starts to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.2 Tablespoons flour, ¾ cup whole milk
- Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan cheese. Garnish with thyme or parsley, if desired.¼ cup parmesan cheese, thyme or parsley
Notes
- Add a pinch of cayenne for a slight kick that accents the flavor beautifully.
- You can use canned corn in a pinch, but the flavor and texture of fresh or frozen work better. If using canned, make sure to drain it completely.
- We highly recommend using whole milk in this recipe. It is smoother and creamier. If you need to reheat the creamed corn, it will separate and be clumpy if you use a lower fat milk.
- We don't recommend freezing this recipe. It will be a funny texture and a weird consistency.
- This is delicious with jalapeños, we absolutely love it.
- Make sure to not overcook the corn or your creamed corn will be soggy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.5mg
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