5.0 from 21 votes
Best Homemade Creamed Corn Recipe (Easy and Quick)
This is the best creamed corn recipe. Sweet corn kernels are simmered in a simple rosemary flavored creamy sauce that has the perfect balance of sweet and savory. This easy side dish is wonderful in the summertime and during the holidays.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 ears fresh corn on the cob or 4 cups frozen corn defrosted
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ medium yellow or sweet onion diced
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon finely ground cornmeal
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
Notes
- *Depending on the corn's sweetness, you may need a bit of sugar. Frozen and canned corn are typically not as sweet as peak summer corn, so give it a taste and add a pinch or two of sugar if it's lacking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
601mg
(25%)
Potassium
552mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
677IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 552mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 677IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.