Description
Creamed Corn is a rich, comforting side dish made with sweet corn, creamy milk, and Parmesan cheese. Silky, savory, and slightly sweet, it’s the perfect companion for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed, or 3 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears)
1 garlic clove, grated
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in corn, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook 17–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens.
- Add Parmesan and stir until melted. If too thick, add extra milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh summer corn for the sweetest flavor, but frozen works year-round.
- Simmer longer for a thicker consistency.
- Make ahead up to 1 day; reheat gently on stovetop before serving.
- Add a splash of cream for extra richness.
- Customize with bacon, herbs, or cheddar for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
