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Cream Corn Recipe

Cream Corn Recipe

A creamy, comforting cream corn recipe made from scratch using real ingredients like butter, cream, and sweet corn. This easy side dish is rich, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 bowls
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 211
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups corn kernels drained if using canned
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook onion in butter until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add corn and mix well.
  4. Stir in milk, cream, sugar, and thyme. Bring to a boil and let it thicken, about 1 minute.
  5. Remove 1 cup of the corn mixture and blend until smooth. Stir it back into the pot.
  6. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

You can blend more than 1 cup of the corn mixture if you prefer a smoother texture. This dish can be made ahead and gently reheated on the stovetop. Add a splash of milk if needed when reheating. Great for holidays or weeknight dinners.