Description
Creamed Corn is a rich and comforting side dish featuring tender corn kernels cooked in a silky, cheesy sauce made with butter, flour, milk, and Parmesan cheese. This classic recipe offers a creamy texture enhanced with a subtle garlic flavor, perfect for pairing with your favorite main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
Corn Mixture
- 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn kernels, thawed, or 3½ cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 ears)
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Melt and Make Roux: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a roux that will thicken your sauce.
- Add Milk and Thicken Sauce: While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the milk to prevent lumps. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, whisking occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Incorporate Corn and Seasonings: Stir in the corn kernels, grated garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook the mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally for 17 to 20 minutes, allowing it to thicken further and the flavors to meld.
- Finish with Cheese and Adjust Consistency: Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated. If the creamed corn is too thick, gradually add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired creamy consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm as a delicious, comforting side dish.
Notes
- Use fresh corn for a sweeter, more vibrant flavor, or frozen corn for convenience.
- Adjust the thickness by adding milk gradually to suit personal preferences.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with other hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano for a different flavor profile.
- For a richer taste, consider adding a splash of heavy cream in place of some milk.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats, barbecue, or holiday meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
