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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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
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
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