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Easy Creamed Corn

Skip the can and make this easy creamed corn recipe instead! It cooks up in under 20 minutes and is the perfect holiday side dish that everyone will love!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 16 oz bag frozen corn kernels thawed
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk or dairy-free milk
  • 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder cornstarch or all-purpose flour
  • freshly grated parmesan optional
  • fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add corn, salt and black pepper and cook until the corn softens, about 5 minutes.
  3. While the corn is cooking, whisk the milk and arrowroot powder or cornstarch together in a small bowl.
  4. Once the corn has softened add the milk mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. This is optional, but if you want thicker/creamier corn you can puree some of the mixture with an immersion blender, until it reaches your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can take about 1 cup of the corn mixture and transfer it to a blender or food processor to blend. Then add the blended corn back to the skillet and stir everything together.
  6. Taste and add any additional salt or pepper if needed. You can also stir in ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan if you want to add some cheesiness to your corn. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Make it dairy-free: Use a dairy-free milk and vegan butter. 
  • Storing: Store any leftover creamed corn in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. When reheating, gently warm it on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk if needed to bring back that creamy texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving (no parmesan) Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 221mg (9%) Potassium 253mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving (no parmesan)
Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Potassium 253mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.