a dish of creamed corn

Creamed corn is a cozy, slightly sweet, and creamy side dish that pairs beautifully with fried chicken, BBQ, roasts, or holiday meals. 🌽🥛✨

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🥘 Creamed Corn Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, finely diced (optional, for savory depth)

• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter)

• ½ cup whole milk

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp sugar (optional, enhances sweetness)

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• Pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika (optional, for warmth)

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for richness)

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Instructions

1. Sauté base → In a large skillet, melt butter. If using onion, cook until softened.

2. Add corn → Stir in corn and cook 2–3 minutes.

3. Make it creamy → Sprinkle flour over the corn, stir to coat. Slowly pour in milk and cream, stirring until thickened.

4. Season → Add sugar, salt, pepper, and any spices. Simmer 5–7 minutes until creamy and slightly thick.

5. Finish → Stir in Parmesan (if using) before serving.

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✨ Variations:

• Southern style → Add a touch of cream cheese for extra creaminess.

• Cheesy baked creamed corn → Transfer to a casserole dish, top with cheddar, and broil until bubbly.

• Kick of heat → Stir in diced jalapeños or crushed red pepper.

Would you like me to also give you a slow cooker creamed corn version (hands-off and perfect for holidays)?