Description
This ultra-smooth, buttery creamed corn is an easy comfort food favorite—perfect as a holiday side or weeknight classic with major flavor payoff!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned—drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add corn and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cream, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine and simmer 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well, cooking another 2–3 minutes until it thickens.
- Taste and tweak seasoning as needed. Add more pepper for a little bite or sugar if you like it sweeter.
- Spoon into a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn—all work well.
- Adjust sugar and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for added color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg