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.

Spoonful of easy creamed corn.

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.

Labeled ingredients for my easy creamed corn recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

  • Frozen whole-kernel corn
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Unsalted butter
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

How to Make My Easy Creamed Corn Recipe

Melt butter in skillet.

Melt your stick of butter in a large skillet.

Add corn to skillet.

Add in your frozen corn.

Stir together corn and butter until thawed.

Stir that up and let it cook for a few minutes until the corn thaws a bit.

Add cream to skillet.

Add cream to the corn mixture.

Oh my goodness gracious alive, this stuff is heavenly.

Do you ever add whipping cream to your coffee? Pure dairy/java heaven. 

Add sugar to skillet.

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 pepper.

Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.

I like a good bit of salt but you may not.

Stir ingredients together and simmer for up to 15 minutes.

Give that a good stir and continue cooking until the corn is cooked through and the mixture is thick (10 to 15 minutes). 

Creamed corn.

It will look a little like this when ready to serve to your hungry family.

Spoonful of creamed corn.

Now grab a spoonful of that delicious cream corn…

Easy creamed corn on a plate with fried chicken.

And enjoy it as a side dish with the main dish 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:

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

Crock Pot Creamed Corn Recipe

Jiffy Corn Casserole

Potato Corn Chowder

Summer Corn Salad

Superfast Corn Succotash Recipe

Creamed corn with fried chicken on plate.

Easy Creamed Corn

Make creamed corn from scratch with my easy creamed corn recipe. The juicy corn kernels are cooked in a buttery cream sauce to make the perfect quick and easy side dish.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: corn, creamy
Servings: 8
Calories: 253kcal

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

Calories: 253kcal
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  1. Mmmm… Creamed corn for the Labor Day get-together. Sounds delish. Thanks!

    I also LOVE to collect bowls. I have the Fire-King Tulip bowls (I think you have some on your island!), the cinderella bowls in “Crazy Daisy” olive greeen with little white flowers & vice versa, and my Grandma’s “McCoy USA” bowls, a set of 4 in light blue, pink, green, and yellow. My mother had the Pyrex set in “Primary Colors” & that big yellow bowl was on the dinner table most nights with our family of 8! Unfortunately, it didn’t last past the 1970’s. =^..^=

  2. I’ve looked at several recipes for creamed corn and I can tell yours is the best because it’s the simplest! Will definitely have to try it soon. And I love your bowl, it is too cute. My favorite dishes are my Fiesta dishes but I really like old Pyrex and Corelle too. My husband and I got the Fiesta dishes when we got married (I’d wanted them since I was a little girl) but before that we had a Corelle pattern called Garden Home. It has little flowers and birdhouses around the edge. The dishes take up so little space that we still have them in our cabinet next to the new dishes and still use them a lot. Definitely won’t be getting rid of them even though I love my Fiesta.

  3. Made the corn last night for supper along with fried sausage. Used 2 lbs of corn. Followed your recipe accordingly and it turned out absolutely delicious.
    For medical reasons, I am “off meat” for a week so was looking forward to a big bowl of corn and a boiled potato. I got the potato and about 1/4 cup of the corn. Someone else decided they needed lots of corn. The only complaint was (and not from me !) was that there could have been MORE. This is a definite keeper and I know what I will be able to do with the over abundance of corn I will have shortly. Thanks Christy!
    PS – would you happen to have any more recipes for using corn. I do make the summer corn salad on a regular basis as well.

  4. I’ve had the exact same set of bowls since I was married in 1962. In the 70’s I broke the most used of the set…..the big white bowl….mixing chocolate chips into my cookie dough. It just flipped up in the air out of my hands. I tried to catch it but it hit the floor…pieces of bowl and cookie dough all over. I wanted to cry. I didn’t know whether to cry because I broke my favorite bowl or I ruined all that lovely chocolate chip cookie dough. My kids were devastated….for the dough….not the bowl.

  5. Tonight we are having your creamed corn . I love recipes that are quick , easy
    and still have great taste. You help make cooking a breeze!

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