Description
Easy Creamed Corn is the kind of comforting side dish that instantly makes any meal feel warmer, cozier, and more complete. Sweet corn kernels are simmered in a rich, velvety cream sauce with butter and cream cheese until every bite turns silky and satisfying. It is perfect for holiday dinners, quick family meals, easy dinner sides, comfort food spreads, and simple food ideas when you need a dependable recipe that feels homemade without much effort.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups corn kernels
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the corn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the heavy cream, cream cheese, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
4. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring often, until the cream cheese fully melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
5. Continue simmering for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Spoon into a serving bowl, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid cooking it over high heat once the cream and cream cheese are added, or the sauce can separate instead of turning smooth and creamy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 52mg