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overhead view of creamed corn in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
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Creamed Corn Recipe

This creamed corn recipe is a little sweet, a little savory, and super creamy. It's easy to make year-round with fresh or frozen corn.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
  • Chopped fresh chives optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Once melted, add in the shallot, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
    1 shallot, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Add in the garlic, corn, heavy cream, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    1 clove garlic, 5 cups corn kernels, ½ cup heavy cream
    cooking corn kernels in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
  • Whisk together the whole milk and flour in a measuring cup. Then, slowly add it to the corn mixture.
    1 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    pouring milk/flour slurry into creamed corn in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
  • Continue cooking for 15 minutes while stirring until the mixture has thickened. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
    stirring creamed corn in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
  • Take the skillet off the heat, and stir in the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives over the top, if desired.
    ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Chopped fresh parsley, Chopped fresh chives
    overhead view of creamed corn in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional garnishes.
Storage: Store creamed corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 0.5mg