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.
My love affair with this ridiculously easy corn side dish 😋
As a Southern cook, there are just some Southern staples that are on the Thanksgiving and holiday tables every year. Without fail. It's honestly comforting to know the exact menu ahead of time year after year haha. I personally always enjoy knowing and looking forward to my family favorites like old fashioned baked sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, frozen broccoli casserole with Velveeta cheese, and baked Southern-style cornbread and biscuit dressing.
And to be honest with you, I am usually not a corn fan. 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. He always says that corn is his favorite "vegetable".
Cute story - the very first time Justin cooked for me when we were dating he made me grilled chicken, black beans, and canned corn (because it is one of his favs). And it was so sweet.
But honestly, this is too good not to serve all year around - not just at your holiday table! 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?!
Step by Step of How to Make
💡 PRO TIP - if you have a large family, this is easily doubled or even tripled for a large crowd!
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.
I have TONS more Southern classic Thanksgiving side dish recipes on the site if you need any more ideas. Southern cheesy corn casserole and southern style creamy mashed potatoes with sour cream are popular ones at Fueling a Southern Soul with readers!
Recipe
Ridiculously Easy Creamed Corn (with Canned Corn)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 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
- Drain the cans of corn
- In a large pot add all of the ingredients and place on the stove on medium heat. Bring up to a simmer/low boil.
- Once at a simmer, cover and turn to medium-low. Cook for 30 minutes until the liquid has thickened.
- 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
L.H. says
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!
Heather Bilyeu says
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!
Vicki says
Made this tonight and my husband liked it. Great recipe. I didn't have fresh Parmesan, so used romano . Thanks.
Heather Bilyeu says
Thank you so much for making Vicki! I am glad y'all liked it.
Lynn V says
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.
Heather Bilyeu says
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!