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Creamed corn in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon.

Creamed Corn Recipe

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Whip up this classic Creamed Corn recipe in just 25 minutes! Sweet, buttery, and incredibly creamy, it's the perfect side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 196 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups corn kernels fresh shucked or thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until the mixture is combined.
    Whisking the creamy sauce for the Creamed Corn recipe.
  • Slowly whisk in the half-and-half along with the sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
    Whisking the half-and-half and seasonings for the Creamed Corn.
  • Stir in the corn kernels and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until they are tender yet still have a slight crunch.
    Stirring corn kernels into the creamy base for creamed corn.
  • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it is fully melted.
    Stirring Parmesan cheese into creamed corn in a pot.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings and sweetness if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley when serving.
    Creamed corn garnished with fresh parsley in a white bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 288mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Creamed Corn Recipe
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