This easy creamed corn recipe (Perfect Easter Side Dish) features a rich blend of heavy cream and butter with an added touch of sweetness and cream cheese.
It is a delicious recipe that is comforting and takes me back in time to my nana's kitchen. Creamed corn was a popular side dish that she would serve to our whole family as a side to our holiday dinner. Hopefully it will become a welcome addition to your family dinners as well.
Creamed corn is one of my favorite recipes and I do not need a holiday as an excuse to make it. Its a delicious side dish that can be served throughout the year.
It can be a staple side dish at family gatherings, Easter dinner, thanksgiving dinner, when you want to make a big meal, or a special occasion. Another great side dish to gatherings is this broccoli salad recipe.
It is a great thing bringing family members around the table to enjoy delicious recipes together. May this become one of your favorite side dishes as well.
This is a classic recipe and it is so much better than the canned stuff. Once you try this staple side dish there will be no more going back. Creamed corn will easily become a new family favorite recipe any time of year.
This is an easy recipe that is made on the stove top with one of my favorite vegetables, which is corn! It is made with simple ingredients and will be a huge hit served at your next gathering or holiday meal.
What are the ingredients in creamed corn?
- Frozen corn kernels- I like to use peaches and cream frozen corn
- Butter- I use unsalted butter, that way I have more control over how much salt I want added to the recipe
- All purpose flour- Helps thicken the liquids added and creates a creamy consistency
- Whole milk- Creates a rich flavor
- Heavy cream- Adds to the creamy texture
- Granulated sugar- Enhances the natural sweetness of the corn
- Cream cheese- Enhances the texture of the cream corn and allows it to get even thicker, creamier and adds more flavor depth
- A little salt and black pepper is a staple to pretty much every meal, so we need some of that too
Can I use canned corn instead of frozen?
Yes, you are able to use canned corn instead, just make sure that it is strained well.
How do you make creamed corn?
- Boil the corn as instructed on the directions on the package, strain it and set it aside.
- Add the milk and cream into a measuring cup and set it aside.
- In a medium pot, on medium heat add in the butter and melt.
- Once the butter starts to boil add in the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add in the milk and cream mixture while whisking the whole time. It will start getting thick, this is called making a roux.
- Whisk constantly until all of the liquid is added and starts to thicken.
- Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper.
- Add in the cream cheese and whisk just until smooth.
- Once smooth, add in the corn and turn down the heat to medium low.
- Heat the corn until it is warmed through and the sauce reaches desired consistency. This is a very creamy recipe. Creamed corn will also thicken up once it is chilled.
- Pour mixture into a serving bowl and season it with a touch of salt and pepper before serving.
Variations you can add to this Easy Creamed Corn Recipe (Perfect Easter Side Dish)
- Bacon pieces
- Chopped jalapenos
- Dash of cayenne pepper for some added heat
- Fried onions and garlic
- A dash of paprika before serving
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley
- You can also add more or less sugar than the recipe suggests, some people like no sugar in their creamed corn at all and some like extra so that is all up to you!
- Try using honey or maple syrup as a sweetener instead if you do not like refined sugars in your diet.
- Half and half instead of heavy cream
- 2% milk instead of whole milk
What are servings that go with creamed corn?
- Pulled pork
- Corn bread
- Mashed potatoes
- Rice
- Pork chops
- Hot dogs and hamburgers
- Meatloaf
- Green beans
It is also a perfect side dish at a BBQ or potluck. Its a tasty side dish for the holidays like thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas
Leftovers and storage
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It will thicken in the fridge as it cools. Re-heat it on the stove top on low heat with a splash of milk if needed or in the microwave. If you want to make it ahead of time, store it in the fridge once it is cooled and then re-heat it when you are ready to serve.
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Creamed corn with a rich blend of heavy cream and butter with an added touch of sweetness and cream cheese.
Ingredients
4 cups frozen corn
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. all purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar
¼ cup cream cheese
salt and pepper to taste
optional, garnish with paprika
Directions
- Boil the corn as instructed on the directions on the package, strain it and set it aside.
- Add the milk and cream into a measuring cup and set it aside.
- In a medium pot, on medium heat add in the butter and melt.
- Once the butter starts to boil add in the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly add in the milk and cream mixture while whisking the whole time. It will start getting thick.
- Whisk constantly until all of the liquid is added and it starts to thicken.
- Stir in the sugar, salt and pepper.
- Add in the cream cheese and whisk just until smooth.
- Once smooth, add in the corn and turn down the heat to medium low.
- Heat the corn until it is warmed through and the sauce reaches desired consistency. This is a very creamy recipe.
- Pour mixture into a serving bowl and season it with a touch of salt and pepper before serving.
- Garnish with paprika if wanted
Notes
- store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Tia says
I'm going to have to try this. Thanks 😊
Nicole says
Its so yummy! My daughter wanted it as her bed time snack haha its all gone now
Jessica Savic says
Yum, this looks delicious, thanks for sharing! I can't wait to add this into our dinner rotation.
Nicole says
Aww! I hope you enjoy it!
Lydia says
I’ve always wanted to make creamed corn. I’ll have to try this recipe out!! 🙂
Nicole says
I hope you like it! It tastes so much better than the canned corn and I used to love that stuff.