Description
This creamy and comforting creamed corn recipe features tender corn kernels simmered in a rich, cheesy sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan. It’s an easy stovetop side dish that pairs perfectly with a wide variety of meals, offering a velvety texture with a subtle savory flavor enhanced by garlic and black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
Corn
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed, or 3½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears)
Flavorings
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Make the Roux: Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Add Milk and Thicken Sauce: While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the whole milk. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, whisking occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until the milk thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Add Corn and Seasonings: Stir in the thawed or fresh corn kernels, grated garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 17 to 20 minutes, allowing it to thicken and the flavors to meld together.
- Incorporate Parmesan Cheese: Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and stir until it melts completely into the creamy corn mixture. If the creamed corn becomes too thick, gradually add more milk one tablespoon at a time to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Final Seasoning and Serve: Taste the creamed corn and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can lightly mash some of the corn kernels with the back of a spoon while cooking.
- Use fresh corn when in season for a sweeter, more vibrant flavor.
- If you prefer a richer dish, substitute some of the whole milk with half-and-half or cream.
- To add a bit of heat, sprinkle in a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
