5 from 66 votes
Easy Creamed Corn
Easy Creamed Corn combines frozen corn with a smooth, creamy sauce made from butter, flour, and half-and-half. The addition of garlic powder and a pinch of cayenne pepper gives the dish a subtle warmth and depth. The corn is cooked gently until plump and tender, and the sauce reduces to a creamy consistency. This side dish provides a comforting, rich texture well suited to accompany various main courses.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
278 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 5 cups corn frozen
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook it for a minute or so, stirring nearly constantly.
- Whisk in the half-and-half, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Make sure that there's no lumps.
- Stir in the corn. After about 10 minutes, it should start to bubble. Once it's bubbling, turn the heat down so it's simmering gently.
- Cook the corn for another 15-20 minutes or until the sauce has reduced and the corn is nice and plump. Keep an eye on it, and stir it occasionally.
- Add salt & pepper as needed (I'm pretty generous with the salt).
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Notes
- A 750g (26.5 oz) bag of frozen corn equals approximately 5 cups and is recommended for this recipe.
- If you use less corn, slightly reduce the amount of half-and-half to maintain the sauce's consistency.
- Stir the mixture occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even heat distribution.
Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
513mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
408IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.