Description
This Perfect Creamed Corn recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and slightly chunky side dish ideal for Thanksgiving or summer BBQs. Made with sweet corn, butter, cream, and a touch of thyme and cayenne, it offers a luscious balance of flavors and textures that complements any meal.
Ingredients
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For the Corn Base
- 5 cups (about two 12-ounce bags) frozen sweet corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
For the Cream Sauce
- 1 tablespoon flour (arrowroot powder, cornstarch, or other flour)
- 1 cup whole milk
Seasoning and Optional
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dissolve the flour: Whisk the flour and milk together in a small bowl until smooth, then set this mixture aside to be used later in the sauce.
- Sauté the shallot: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the finely diced shallot for about one minute until softened and aromatic.
- Mix it together: Add the thawed corn, heavy cream, and dried thyme to the skillet. Stir the mixture and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the corn plumps up. Then, pour in the milk and flour mixture and stir continuously for another 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Blend some corn: Remove 1 to 2 cups of the creamed corn and blend it in a food processor or blender until smooth. You can alternatively use a stick blender to blend some portions directly in the skillet. Return the blended corn to the skillet and stir to combine. For extra creaminess, stir in ¼ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.
- Season and serve: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir well and serve the creamed corn warm.
Notes
- This creamed corn is a classic side for Thanksgiving but also perfect for summer barbecues when fresh corn is plentiful.
- The dish balances rich creaminess with a slight corn texture for the perfect mouthfeel.
- Using freshly grated parmesan cheese adds an extra layer of savory richness for an indulgent twist.
- Watch a cooking video for visual guidance and tips on achieving the perfect texture.
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
