Creamed Corn Recipe

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This easy Creamed Corn is made from scratch with just 5 ingredients. Simple, classic and delicious side dish for your holiday dinner!

This corn dish is so easy to make, just like my Fresh Corn Salad and the Sweet Corn Casserole. Perfect for fans of this vegetable!

We live in Kansas so corn is a staple in my kitchen. Whether it’s summer or winter, corn dishes appear on our table, especially during the holidays. This Creamed Corn is super quick to make, especially if you need a last-minute dish. I used canned corn because it is available all year round, but fresh or frozen works great too. My go-to half and half and cornstarch mixture makes this dish gluten-free and ensures the best texture.

Ingredients:

• corn: fresh, canned or frozen
• half and half: my go-to for sauces; you can use whole milk as well
• cornstarch: perfect for making smooth sauces, but flour works too
• butter: adds a rich taste to this dish
• onion: yellow or sweet
• salt and pepper: season the dish to your likings

How to make Creamed Corn from scratch?

• Start by melting butter in a skillet.
• Add chopped onion and saute until translucent.
• Add corn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

• Mix cornstarch with half and half.
• Add to corn and stir in well.
• Cook until mixture thickens.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Absolutely! You can make this dish up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet. Add more half and half if needed.

Can I use frozen corn?

Yes, frozen corn works great in this recipe. You will need to thaw it out so no additional moisture is added.

More side dish recipes:

• Thanksgiving Stuffing
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Turkey Gravy
• Creamy Corn Dip

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Creamed Corn

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

This easy Creamed Corn is made from scratch with just 5 ingredients. Simple, classic and delicious side dish for your holiday dinner!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamed corn

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 190 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
• 4 cups whole kernel corn use 2 cans 15.25 oz each (see note)
• 1 cup half and half or whole milk
• 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a medium skillet.
2. Add chopped onion and saute until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir often.
3. Add corn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
4. In a glass measuring cup, whisk cornstarch with half and half.
5. Add to corn and stir in well. Cook until the mixture thickens.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve.

Recipe Notes

• Frozen corn works great in this recipe. You will need to thaw it out so no additional moisture is added.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Creamed Corn

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 24mg8%

Sodium 449mg20%

Potassium 234mg7%

Carbohydrates 22g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 241IU5%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 58mg6%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.