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    Published Nov 16, 2022 (Updated Jun 5, 2025) by Heather Bilyeu

    Ridiculously Easy Creamed Corn (with Canned Corn)

    5 from 2 reviews
    6 Comments
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    Is there anything better than homemade creamed corn? I don’t think so! This Southern-style dish features canned sweet corn mixed with all the good stuff: cream, melted butter, sugar, grated parmesan cheese, plus a hint of nutmeg. Cooked on the stovetop, the result is a ridiculously creamy and comforting side dish perfect for serving during the holidays or with Sunday supper. The recipe yields enough for 8.

    a large skillet with cream corn inside and some salt and parsley next to it.

    My love affair with this ridiculously easy corn side dish 😋

    I have to be honest with you.....I am usually not a corn fan. Especially when corn is the star of the show.

    But this stuff. This thick and buttery creamy corn recipe - bless it - I love it! I am pretty sure my husband can eat his body weight in this stuff too. He always says that corn is his favorite "vegetable". I probably love it because it's just smothered in cream and butter and nothing can taste bad smothered in cream and butter (says every Southern cook everywhere lol).

    This cream corn is on every holiday table - along with slow cooker green beans, but honestly, this is too good not to serve all year round! It's such an easy veggie side dish. Just drain the cans of corn, dump it in a large pot, and add in the other 7 ingredients. Cook on medium on the stove for about 30 minutes until thick and creamy and then dive in! What is not to love about this?!

    💡 PRO TIP - if you have a large family, this is easily doubled or even tripled for a large crowd!

    draining corn in a colander.
    STEP ONE: drain the cans of corn.
    grating parmesan cheese on a cheese grater.
    STEP TWO: grate your parmesan cheese on the fine side of a cheese grater.
    pouring in milk overtop of corn in a pot on the stove.
    STEP THREE: In a large pot add all of the ingredients and place on the stove on medium heat. Bring up to a simmer/low boil.
    cooking cream corn in a pot on the stove.
    STEP FOUR: Once at a simmer, cover and turn to medium-low. Cook for 30 minutes until the liquid has thickened.
    stirring cream corn with a wooden spoon in a large skillet.
    Serve hot with freshly cracked black pepper and enjoy!

    While recipe testing and personally consuming, I think this is best made fresh when you are getting ready to serve instead of prepping ahead of time. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge, tightly covered, and warmed back up in the microwave.

    small bowls of cream corn on a table with parsley next to them.
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    Ridiculously Easy Creamed Corn (with Canned Corn)


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Heather Bilyeu
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 8
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    Is there anything better than homemade creamed corn? I don’t think so! This Southern-style dish features canned sweet corn mixed with all the good stuff: cream, melted butter, sugar, grated Parmesan cheese, plus a hint of nutmeg. Cooked on the stovetop, the result is a ridiculously creamy and comforting side dish perfect for serving during the holidays or with Sunday supper.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 - 14.5 Ounce Cans of Sweet Corn
    • 1 Cup Cream
    • ½ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
    • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter
    • 2 Tablespoons Flour
    • 1 Teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ Teaspoon Nutmeg


    Instructions

    1. Drain the cans of corn
    2. In a large pot, add all of the ingredients and place on the stove on medium heat. Bring up to a simmer/low boil.
    3. Once at a simmer, cover and turn to medium-low. Cook for 30 minutes until the liquid has thickened.
    4. Serve hot with freshly cracked black pepper and enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Sides - Veggies
    • Method: Cooking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 scoop
    • Calories: 148
    • Sugar: 5.9 g
    • Sodium: 385.4 mg
    • Fat: 10.2 g
    • Carbohydrates: 12 g
    • Fiber: 0.8 g
    • Protein: 3.7 g
    • Cholesterol: 28.2 mg

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    1. L.H. says

      December 09, 2024 at 6:53 pm

      I made this last night and honestly it was my favorite thing on my plate!! I did omit the nutmeg though just because it sounded weird to me but that's just me. It was super easy and I will be making this from now on. No more plain corn! Love it!

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      • Heather Bilyeu says

        December 10, 2024 at 7:58 am

        I am so glad you loved it! The nutmeg is different but it adds a little something something different flavor-wise - but it's not much so omitting it is no biggie. We love it in our home too!

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    2. Vicki says

      January 19, 2025 at 9:03 pm

      Made this tonight and my husband liked it. Great recipe. I didn't have fresh Parmesan, so used romano . Thanks.

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      • Heather Bilyeu says

        January 25, 2025 at 7:57 am

        Thank you so much for making Vicki! I am glad y'all liked it.

        Reply
    3. Lynn V says

      April 29, 2025 at 8:28 pm

      Very good recipe!
      I have never drained cream corn & one less step to do!! I won't even think you would want to drain it would be hard to do, you would have to rinse it. Then you might as well use reg. can corn.

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      • Heather Bilyeu says

        April 30, 2025 at 8:16 am

        Hi Lynn! This recipe doesn't call for cream corn - just 2 regular cans of sweet corn that are drained and then heavy cream is added to the pot when it cooks. So no worried about having to drain cream corn - because I agree, that doesn't make any sense lol. Hope you enjoy it!

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