Description
This Perfect Creamed Corn recipe features tender, sweet corn cooked in a rich, creamy sauce made with milk, heavy cream, and butter, enhanced by a subtle hint of thyme and a touch of cayenne pepper. It’s a luscious, comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with holiday meals or summer BBQs.
Ingredients
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Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon flour (arrowroot powder, cornstarch, or other flour)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Corn
- 5 cups (about two 12-ounce bags) frozen sweet corn, thawed
Instructions
- Dissolve the flour: Whisk the flour and whole milk together in a small bowl until smooth, then set the mixture aside.
- Sauté the shallot: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely diced shallot and sauté for about one minute until softened and fragrant.
- Mix it together: Add the thawed corn, heavy cream, and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the corn to plump up and absorb the flavors. Then pour in the milk and flour mixture and stir continuously for another 3 to 4 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Blend some corn: Remove 1 to 2 cups of the creamed corn and blend it until smooth using a blender, food processor, or stick blender by spot blending a few times. Return the blended corn back into the skillet and stir to combine. For an extra creamy texture, optionally stir in ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese at this stage.
- Season and serve: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well to incorporate the seasoning. Serve the creamed corn warm as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- This creamed corn is a classic Thanksgiving side dish that also shines as a summer BBQ accompaniment when fresh corn is plentiful.
- Its texture is perfectly creamy yet maintains some chunkiness for a satisfying bite.
- Feel free to experiment with different flours for thickening depending on dietary preferences.
- Adding freshly grated parmesan enhances the creaminess and adds a subtle savory depth.
- Watch the step-by-step video demonstration to easily replicate this recipe in your 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
