Easy Creamed Corn
Make creamed corn from scratch in just 15 minutes with my easy creamed corn recipe. The juicy corn kernels are cooked in a scrumptious buttery cream sauce to make the perfect quick and easy side dish.
I love love love fresh fried corn. It is worth every bit of the time spent shucking, silking, cutting, scraping, and cooking. I also love that frozen corn you get in the butter sauce too. But sometimes I don’t have time to make creamed corn from scratch and buying that pre-made stuff costs a fortune if you’re feeding a crowd, which is where this recipe comes in. This is the perfect happy middle between the two. Super easy because you begin with frozen corn and it tastes like what those corn-in-butter-sauce people were trying to model theirs after. Oh have mercy, this stuff is so good!
So, all you’re going to need to make my easy creamed corn recipe is frozen corn kernels, heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Plus my secret ingredient: sugar to bring out the corn’s sweetness. Now, this side dish is going to be ready in 15 minutes. All you need to do is melt the butter in a skillet, stir in the corn, cream, and sugar, and season with salt and pepper. That’s all there is to it!
Who needs canned creamed corn when you have my easy creamed corn recipe, right? There’s just something about the juicy corn covered in a buttery cream sauce that’s irresistible. I’ve included lots of serving suggestions below, but this side dish is very versatile. Another reason to love this quick and easy recipe, right? Okay, let’s get cooking, y’all.
Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen whole-kernel corn
- Heavy whipping cream
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
How to Make My Easy Creamed Corn Recipe
Melt your stick of butter in a large skillet.
Add in your frozen corn.
Stir that up and let it cook for a few minutes until the corn thaws a bit.
Add to the .
Oh my goodness gracious alive, this stuff is heavenly.
Do you ever add whipping cream to your coffee? Pure dairy/java heaven.
I like to add in just a tablespoon of sugar now as well to really bring out the sweetness of the corn and cream.
Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.
I like a good bit of salt but you may not.
Give that a good stir and continue cooking until the corn is cooked through and the mixture is thick (10 to 15 minutes).
It will look a little like this when ready to serve to your hungry family.
Now grab a spoonful of that delicious cream corn…
And enjoy it as a side dish with the of your choice, like Southern fried chicken.
Storage
- Store leftover creamed corn in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- You can also freeze homemade creamed corn for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating as above.
Recipe Notes
- You can use canned corn if you like, I just prefer frozen corn kernels. You can also use fresh corn kernels, but you’ll need about 8 ears of sweet corn.
- If you want to give your creamed corn a little kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper and a pinch of ground nutmeg. Trust me, this combo is good!
- Another popular seasoning to add to homemade creamed corn is 2 sprigs of fresh thyme or a couple of teaspoons of dried thyme. Stir this in when you add the salt and pepper.
- For cheesy creamed corn, serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar cheese.
Recipe FAQs
What do you serve with creamed corn?
There are endless ways to serve creamed corn:
- Enjoy it as a Thanksgiving side dish this holiday season along with favorites like turkey breast, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole.
- Serve it as a side with barbecue or grilled meats as the , like grilled chicken, beef brisket, pork chops, and pulled pork.
- Take it to your next potluck. It tastes delicious paired with hot dogs and burgers.
- You can also serve your cream corn with a garnish: chopped cooked bacon bits, jalapeno slices for heat, or chopped fresh parsley are just some ideas.
Can I make creamed corn in advance?
Yes, your cooked creamed corn will last in the fridge for up to 4 days, so feel free to make it ahead of time. Then when it’s time to serve, quickly reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Check out these other tasty corn recipes:
Baked Corn on the Cob With Herb Butter
Superfast Corn Succotash Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place butter in a large skillet over medium heat to melt.1 stick unsalted butter
- Add frozen corn.32 ounces frozen whole kernel corn
- Stir and continue cooking over medium heat for a few minutes, until mostly thawed.
- Add whipping cream, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste.1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt and pepper to taste
- Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent the cream from scorching, for 10 to 15 minutes, until the corn is cooked through and the sauce is thick.
Nutrition
“The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence.
No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it.
The grass is greenest where it is watered.
When crossing over fences, carry water with you and tend the grass wherever you may be.”
– Robert Fulghum
We made your corn for our Sunday lunch. It was a big hit with the whole family!
I love corn that way.
Christy you can get a pound of butter quarters at Aldi’s for $1.19 a pound. in comparison to Sam’s at at almost $9. for four pounds which would make 4 pounds at Aldi’s only cost $4.76 a huge saving and it is good butter.
What makes the creamed corn thick. I always add a little flour
I don’t use flour to thicken anything….I do not like it…I’m sure the whipping cream helps it to thicken up….
When I make potato soup, I never thicken it….it’s kinda soupy at first but as it sits and you stir, and especially overnite, it just gets thicker….magic I think 🙂
When I cook Beans, either Northern, Pinto, or Navy beans, usually what I cook, I probably add more water than most people and it also gets thick….without using flour to thicken it….I don’t like my soups thick…..but they are not runny either…..
YUM! I came across a dish served at the huge Antique Week in Roundtop, Texas last month – they took fresh creamed corn, sprinkled Parmesan cheese and Jalapeno Garlic Dust (their own concoction of jalapeno powder, garlic powder, salt and spices) on top and served it over Fritos. I know it sounds weird, but it was crazy delicious.
I have that same bowl! I bought it at a church flea market along with a similar pinkish colored one for $2. Couldn’t believe anyone would part with them!
We make this with fresh corn but use frozen in a pinch. When using fresh, you don’t need to pulse any in the blender or food processor but with frozen it does make it better. Also, instead of butter, if I have bacon grease, it really adds flavor. I know it’s not good for you but it sure makes it taste fabulous! My husband’s grandmother used to have a garden and make it every time we would visit. We would be in heaven!
Thanks Rhonda. That was my suggestion as well, on both counts. I found that pulsing a small quantity of the frozen corn tends to release the “juices” and gives a more fresh taste. I like the bacon “drippin’s” as well. At 70 I really don’t care about not being healthy. Heck, I grew up on this type cooking. Life is short – enjoy. I know, if I eat healthy I may make it longer but what fun is that?