Easy Creamed Corn
This easy Creamed Corn takes less than 5 minutes of prep and is seriously delicious, making a perfect side dish with a creamy, buttery texture and a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cups frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add corn, heavy cream, salt, pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk and flour.
- Pour the milk and flour mixture into the corn mixture and stir to combine.
- Cook, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes, or until thickened and corn is cooked.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, sugar, cayenne pepper, and/or nutmeg if desired.
Notes
This creamed corn is ready in under 15 minutes and can be adjusted to taste by adding more seasoning. It’s a great side dish for holidays or BBQs and is best served warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35