Creamed Corn Recipe
This buttery stovetop creamed corn recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! It's a delicious side dish and popular addition to any Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner spread, but it's also perfect alongside any weeknight dinner.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 227kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet *I like using one with a lid so I can keep my corn warm once it's done!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter *see note below
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 & ½ cups half and half *you can also use heavy cream but the final product will be much richer.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 24 ounces frozen corn *see note below *I usually buy two 12 ounce packages.
Recipe notes:
Butter: You can also use salted butter in a pinch, I recommend reducing or eliminating added salt if you go this route. You can adjust seasonings at the end as needed. Corn: Use frozen, fresh or canned. Drain liquid from canned corn.Instructions
- Melt butter and oil together over medium-low heat.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Whisk flour into melted butter and oil to create a roux. Toast 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- Increase heat to medium and add half and half, spices. Mix everything together.1 & ½ cups half and half, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Whisk often as you wait for the mixture to simmer and thicken into a creamy sauce. This will take around 2-3 minutes.
- Add corn. If still frozen, cream sauce may freeze around the kernels briefly, but everything will melt together quickly. Once kernels are plump, turn heat off.24 ounces frozen corn
- Stir in a bit more cream to thin if desired. I recommend only adding one tablespoon at a time to avoid over-thinning by mistake.
- Serve and enjoy!
Storing leftovers:
- Allow leftovers to cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze leftovers for 3-4 months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/8th of recipe (all values are approximate). | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.6g | Protein: 4.2g | Fat: 14.9g | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.9g