Make this rich and creamy Creamed Corn with sweet corn, cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream. An easy homemade side dish perfect for family dinners and holiday gatherings!
Author:clare recipe
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups(600 g) sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen
3 tablespoonsunsalted butter
1/2 cup(120ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup(120ml) whole milk
3 oz(85 g) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoongranulated sugar
1 tablespoonall-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
1/2 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
1/4 teaspoonpaprika (optional)
2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Creamy Sauce
Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to form a smooth paste.
Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Add the softened cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
Cook the Corn
Add the corn kernels, sugar, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Stir well until all the corn is coated in the creamy sauce.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Continue cooking until the corn is tender and the sauce thickens to a rich, creamy consistency.