Description
This Perfect Creamed Corn recipe is a rich, creamy, and slightly chunky side dish that’s ideal for Thanksgiving or summer BBQs. Made with thawed sweet corn, cream, and subtle seasonings, it creates the ideal balance of flavors and textures with a smooth, velvety sauce enhanced by optional parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flour (arrowroot powder, cornstarch, or other flour)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
- 5 cups (about two 12-ounce bags) frozen sweet corn (thawed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dissolve the flour: Whisk the flour and whole milk together in a small bowl until fully combined and smooth, then set the mixture aside to thicken slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Sauté the shallot: Heat the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the finely diced shallot and sauté for about one minute until softened and fragrant.
- Mix the main ingredients together: Add the thawed sweet corn, heavy cream, and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the corn plumps up and the mixture starts to thicken. Next, pour in the milk and flour mixture and continue stirring for another 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce becomes slightly thickened and creamy.
- Blend some of the corn: Remove 1 to 2 cups of the creamed corn from the skillet and blend it until smooth in a blender or food processor. Alternatively, use a stick blender to carefully blend some of the corn directly in the skillet for a chunkier texture. Return the blended corn to the skillet and stir well to combine. For extra creaminess, stir in the optional freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Season and serve: Season the creamed corn with a pinch of cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to ensure all seasonings are well combined. Serve the dish warm as a delicious side.
Notes
- This creamed corn is a classic Thanksgiving side dish but works beautifully as a summer BBQ side when fresh corn is in season.
- The texture is perfectly balanced between creamy and chunky for maximum enjoyment.
- Use frozen corn for convenience and year-round availability; thaw before cooking.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper depending on your preferred spice level.
- Adding parmesan cheese adds extra richness and depth of flavor but can be omitted for a simpler version.
- Watch the video provided in the original article to see the step-by-step preparation in the kitchen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
