• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to recipes navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Cook Well, Eat Well
  • Shop
  • Meet Shinee
  • Contact
Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube

Sweet & Savory

Cook Well, Eat Well

  • New? Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
      • Dips
      • Meat-lovers
    • Desserts
      • Bars & Brownies
      • Cakes
      • Cheesecakes
      • French Macarons
      • Pastries
      • Pies
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Salads
    • Seasonal
      • Summer Favorites
      • Easter
      • Christmas
      • Cinco de Mayo
      • Game Day
      • Halloween
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentine’s Day
  • Easter
  • Discover
    • Ingredients
    • Tools
  • Learn
    • Baking Basics
    • Cooking Basics
    • Advanced Techniques
    • How-To’s
  • Share
    • Seasonal
    • Party Planning 101
  • Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube
    Subscribe To Updates
Home » RECIPE » Side Dishes » 3-Ingredient Creamed Corn

3-Ingredient Creamed Corn

Skip to Recipe Print Share
Share on:
By: Shinee Published: 10/14/2022Updated: 10/14/2022

This post may contain affiliate links. Read full disclosure

Sharing is caring!

1546 shares
  • Share
  • Tweet

Creamed corn is a sweet and simple side dish that’s ready in 10 minutes! Ditch the can and try my homemade version that’s far better and just as easy. It’s perfect for the holidays!

a bowl of creamed corn.

Table of Contents

  • Why you’ll love this recipe:
  • Key Ingredient Notes:
  • How to make this recipe:
  • Tips for Success:
  • Variations:
  • Storing Tips:
  • FAQs:
  • Must-Try Side Dishes:
  • 10-Minute Creamed Corn

Why you’ll love this recipe:

Homemade cream corn is cozy and rich enough for Thanksgiving, but sweet and light enough for summer. It’s an irresistible duo of tender-crisp corn in a decadent cream sauce.

  • Ready in less than 15 minutes!
  • A family favorite for kids and adults alike
  • Creamed corn is a versatile side that pairs with any main, try roasted chicken, grilled steaks, or bacon-wrapped filet mignons.
  • Worlds better than canned cream style corn!

Simple, flavor-packed recipes are the best kind, and this creamed corn recipe is the poster child for easy and delicious! It’s rich, naturally sweet, buttery, and oh-so-creamy. It’s also a breeze to make and everyone loves it, even picky eaters!

Key Ingredient Notes:

While you can spruce it up, homemade creamed corn requires only three simple ingredients: corn, heavy cream, and cornstarch. Everything else is just gravy!

  • Corn – If sweet corn is in season, I recommend using fresh corn kernels cut straight from the cob. Don’t waste the milky substance leaking from the cob! You can rub the back of your knife against the cob to extrude the sweet, starchy milk. It helps thicken and sweeten the creamy corn. If you’re making this during the wintertime, frozen corn works great too!
  • Heavy Cream – Creates a rich, thick, and slightly sweet sauce for the corn kernels.
  • Cornstarch – A slurry is a mixture of cornstarch and water that’s used to thicken soups, sauces, and pie fillings. It thickens the cream sauce so it’s not too loose.

How to make this recipe:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the corn and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  • In a small dish, combine the cornstarch with two tablespoons of water until smooth.
  • Stir the cornstarch slurry into the boiling corn. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until desired thickness.
  • Add salt to taste and serve!

Tip

If you just dump the dry cornstarch into the boiling corn, it will clump up! First make the slurry, then add the cornstarch.

creamed corn in a saucepan.

Tips for Success:

  • To give the sauce a sweet, corn-like flavor, blend a portion of the creamed corn then add it back into the pot.
  • You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn for this recipe. Just keep in mind that canned corn is softer than the other two.
  • If using fresh corn on the cob, carefully remove the kernels from the cob with a knife. To extract as much flavor as possible, you can use the back of a knife to extrude the milk from the corn cobs! Add it to the saucepan with the corn and cream.
  • If the cream of corn is too thick, add a splash of heavy cream to thin it out. If it’s too thin, cook longer to evaporate the excess liquid. It thickens more as it cools.
  • You can double or triple this cream corn recipe! Just be sure to use a bigger pot!

Variations:

It’s easy to customize creamed corn or put your own spin on it. Here are a few ideas to get you started!

  • Heat – Sauté minced jalapeno or poblano peppers in olive oil before you add the corn and cream. Or a pinch of cayenne does the trick!
  • Sweetness – Corn is naturally sweet, but if you like yours southern sweet, gradually stir in some sugar. Start with a tablespoon and add to taste. Remember, you can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
  • Cheese – Try stirring in parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, or cream cheese for a cheesy version!
  • Toppings – Top with crumbled bacon, diced ham, shredded cheddar, shaved parmesan, cooked broccoli, or sauteed bell peppers.
close up of creamed corn.

Storing Tips:

  • Store leftover creamed corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in a small saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot throughout. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to thin it out.
  • I don’t recommend freezing homemade cream style corn, because heavy cream is liable to separate once it’s thawed.

FAQs:

What is creamed corn?

While each recipe is slightly different, creamed corn is a mixture of corn in a lightly sweetened cream sauce. It’s typically thickened with a cornstarch slurry, a roux, or the corn milk extracted from the cobs. Some recipes are sweet, and others are savory, but they all center around sweet corn!

What’s the difference between canned corn and creamed corn?

Canned corn is just three ingredients, corn, water, and salt. It doesn’t have added sugar or thickeners. Cream style corn is still corn, but it’s sweet and thick with added sugar and a thickener like modified corn starch.

What do you eat with creamed corn?

Cream style corn is a versatile side dish! It’s great for summer potlucks with BBQ style meats, potato salad, and pasta salad. It’s also a great side dish for the holidays alongside roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, or any of your favorite Thanksgiving sides.

Must-Try Side Dishes:

  • Air Fryer Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
  • Toasted Marshmallow Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
  • Warm Quinoa Brussels Sprouts Salad
close up of creamed corn

10-Minute Creamed Corn

Creamed corn is a sweet and simple side dish that's ready in 10 minutes! Ditch the can and try my homemade version that's far better and just as easy. It's perfect for the holidays!
5 from 3 votes
serves: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total : 10 minutes
Print
Leave a Review

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (450g) fresh or frozen corn kernels thawed, if using frozen corn, Note 1
  • ¾ cup 180ml heavy (whipping) cream
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Salt to taste
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine corn and heavy cream, then bring it to a boil over medium high heat.
  • In a small dish, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture into the boiling corn mixture. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until desired thickness.
  • Add salt to taste and serve.

Tips & Notes:

Note 1: Canned corn can be used, but the kernels will be softer and not as fresh.
Storing Tips:
– Store leftover creamed corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
– Reheat in a small saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot throughout. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a splash of milk to thin it out.
 

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 18g (28%) Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 61mg (20%) Sodium: 246mg (11%) Potassium: 203mg (6%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 711IU (14%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 34mg (3%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
close up of creamed corn
Did you make this?Show me your creation! Tag me @shineshka and hashtag it #sweetandsavorybyshinee!
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Yummly

Related Recipes

  • 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Mousse
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
  • 5-Ingredient Pineapple Cake
  • 4-Ingredient Grilled Curry Chicken Thighs

Never Miss a Recipe!

Subscribe and receive my FREE Portion Planning Cheat Sheet for Cocktail and Dinner Parties.

Previous Post
Waffles Recipe
Next Post
Easy Cake Pops

Reader Interactions

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
Made this? Rate this recipe:




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Pam says

    Posted on 18 July 2018 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    Just tried this tonight from leftover corn off the cob. De-lish! My hubby is a huge creamed corn fan. He likes it a little less thick, so I also added a little milk. I’ll definitely be making it again!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 19 July 2018 at 7:25 pm

      Yay, so so glad you and your husband loved this creamed corn. It’s our family’s favorite! Thank you for your feedback, Pam.

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Shinee! I’m so happy you’re here! I believe anyone can cook restaurant-quality food at home! And my goal is to help you to become a confident cook with my easy-to-follow recipes with lots of tips and step-by-step photos.

New? Start Here

Browse Specialties

Main Dishes Side Dishes Appetizers Salads Breads & Pastries Cakes Macarons Drinks Browse All
Portion Planning 101
Free Dinner Party Cheat Sheet
Download Now

Popular Recipes

Yellow and white macarons.

French Macarons for Beginners

Best Prime Rib Roast (Bone-In)

This is the simplest and moistest banana bread - easy to make and yields 2 breads! #bananabread

Best Moist Banana Bread Recipe

A plate full of chocolate chip cookies.

Egg Yolk Cookies

How to Make Homemade Pistachio Paste

sliced plain sponge cake layers

Easy Sponge Cake (3 Ingredient Cake)

Brunch Recipes

Blueberry muffins on a wire rack.

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins

a stack of waffles with berries

Waffles Recipe

slices of chocolate banana bread

Chocolate Banana Bread

Strawberry Cheesecake Tart

Smoked salmon quiche with creamy soft custard and fresh asparagus and dill - a perfect brunch for special occasions or a nice light dinner served with fresh green salad. #smokedsalmonquiche #quiche

Smoked Salmon Quiche

Sliced scone with butter and jam.

Foolproof English Scones

Game Day Eats

Cooked bacon jalapeno poppers on a baking sheet.

finger food:

3-Ingredient Jalapeno Poppers

meat:

Beer BBQ Meatballs

Bean dip in a casserole dish with a portion being scooped with a chip.

dip:

3-Ingredient Bean Dip

appetizer:

Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Crackers

sandwich:

Philly Cheese Steak Sliders

dessert:

5-Ingredient Pineapple Cake

Facebook Instagram Pinterest YouTube

Never Miss A Recipe

Subscribe and receive my FREE Portion Planning Cheat!

  • Discover
    • Recipe Index
    • Tools & Gadgets
    • Ingredients
  • Learn
    • Baking Basics
    • Cooking Basics
    • Advanced Techniques
  • Share
    • Holidays
    • Appetizers
    • Party Planning 101
  • Back To Top
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
© 2013-2023 Sweet & Savory Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled Exclusive member of Mediavine Food
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Subscribe and Receive My FREE Portion Planning Cheat!