Easy 15-Minute Creamed Corn Recipe

Published Mar 27, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Sweet and Savory Meals Blog via YouTube

Creamed corn is a dish that you can never go wrong with serving, it’s perfect on the side of some grilled meat and veggies, but you can enjoy them as is, too. The natural sweetness of the corn works well with the creamy sauce and you can enjoy them while still hot or even when it’s cold.

This recipe is truly delicious and I’m sure that you won’t fail in preparing this dish even if it’s your first time making this. Learn the steps to this recipe now by reading the instructions down below and while you’re at it be sure to check out this video tutorial by Sweet and Savory Meals Blog on YouTube as well.

Ingredients for Creamed Corn:

2 (15 ounces) cans of corn, drained and rinsed
3 tbsp of unsalted butter
3 tbsp of white sugar brown
1 cup of heavy cream
1 tsp of salt
¼ tsp of ground black pepper
½ tsp of fresh or dried thyme, optional
½ tsp of fresh or dried rosemary, optional
½-1 cup of parmesan cheese

Cornstarch Mix (Slurry)

2 tbsp of cornstarch or 3 tbsp of all-purpose flour
1¼ cups of whole milk

How to Make Creamed Corn:

Step 1

Place a large skillet or cast-iron pan on a stove over medium heat, then heat it before adding the butter, and stir it around until melted. Add the corn kernels to the melted butter, then add in the sugar, heavy cream, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.

Step 2

Stir everything to combine, then bring them to a simmer, and cook them for about 3 minutes. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the milk and cornstarch or flour, then whisk them until combined, and pour it into the mixture in the pan.

Step 3

Stir them until combined, then cook them for about 5 to 7 minutes or until thickened and the corn is tender. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then remove it from heat, add the shredded parmesan cheese, and stir them until melted and incorporated. Serve and enjoy!