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Top-down view of a white bowl filled with creamed corn, served on a white marble cooktop. The creamy sauce coats the corn evenly, and a spoon rests in the bowl, ready for serving. The presentation is clean and simple.

Creamed Corn Recipe

A creamy and sweet corn side dish, perfect for any meal. The smooth sauce complements the tender corn, creating a simple yet delicious comfort food favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Microwave or pot for cooking corn

Ingredients
  

  • 1 10 -16 ounce package frozen corn, cooked
  • water for cooking corn
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 -3 tablespoons sugar
  • salt and pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook frozen corn according to package directions and drain.
    Top-down view of a pot on a stovetop filled with water and a package of frozen corn cooking. Steam is rising from the pot as a wooden spoon stirs the corn, ensuring even cooking. The white marble cooktop serves as the background.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and blend.
    Top-down view of a saucepan with 2 cups of milk being gradually poured into the butter and flour roux. A whisk is stirring constantly to create a smooth, creamy mixture as the sauce begins to thicken over medium heat.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, and pepper.
    Top-down view of a saucepan with sugar, salt, and pepper being stirred into the smooth, creamy sauce. The sauce is slightly sweet and silky, ready to coat the corn. The scene captures the simple act of seasoning to taste.
  • Add the cooked corn and mix well.
    Top-down view of a saucepan as cooked and drained corn is stirred into the creamy sauce with a spatula. The golden corn is evenly coated in the rich, smooth sauce, combining into a creamy mixture.
  • Optionally, use a mix of milk and cream for a richer flavor.
    Top-down view of a white bowl filled with creamed corn, served on a white marble cooktop. The creamy sauce coats the corn evenly, and a spoon rests in the bowl, ready for serving. The presentation is clean and simple.