Creamed Corn Recipe
American · Side dish · 30 min total
Rich, creamy, and sweet, this classic side dish is made with fresh or frozen corn and a touch of cream. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday dinners.
10
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream, milk, and flour until smooth. Pour over corn.
- Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- If using, stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.
Tips
- For extra richness, substitute half-and-half for the milk.
- To use fresh corn, cut kernels from the cob and scrape the cob to release the milk.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated gently on the stovetop.
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