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Homemade Creamed Corn

Sweet buttery corn in a creamy, buttery base is the perfect easy side dish for any entrèe!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 211 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups corn kernels drained if canned
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 prigs fresh thyme or ⅛ teaspoon dried

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook onion in butter until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes while stirring. Add corn and mix well.
  3. Add in milk, cream, sugar, and thyme. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Allow to boil for 1 minute while stirring.
  4. Remove 1 cup of the corn mixture and blend with a hand mixer until smooth. Stir back into the creamed corn.
  5. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • You can blend more than 1 cup of the corn mixture if you prefer a smoother creamed corn.
  • It is important to season generously before serving!
  • Creamed corn can be made ahead of time and reheated on low on the stove.
  • This recipe can easily be scaled up or down to increase/decrease the servings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 211 (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 205mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211

% Daily Value*

Calories 211 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 205mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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