Description
This easy creamed corn is the ultimate comfort food side dish—rich, creamy, and packed with sweet corn flavor. Perfect as a quick dinner addition, holiday side, or cozy comfort food, this recipe comes together fast with simple ingredients. If you’re looking for easy recipe ideas, dinner ideas, or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this creamy corn delivers every time.
Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Cut fresh corn off the cob or prepare frozen or canned corn by thawing or draining.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in the corn and cook for 3–5 minutes.
5. Pour in heavy cream and milk, stirring well.
6. Add cubed cream cheese and stir until fully melted.
7. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
8. Simmer on low heat for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
9. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
11. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh corn for the sweetest flavor when in season.
Stir frequently to prevent the cream from sticking or burning.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy recipe, creamed corn, side dish, comfort food, dinner ideas