Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or canned and drained)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, enhances sweetness)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, making sure it evenly coats the pan for the base of your sauce.
- Add Flour: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and continue cooking for about 1 minute until the mixture is lightly bubbly. This step cooks out the raw flour taste and starts to thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate Cream and Milk: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and whole milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add Corn and Sugar: Stir in the corn kernels and sugar if using. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender and the entire mixture achieves a creamy consistency.
- Season and Serve: Taste the creamed corn and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm as the perfect cozy side dish for your meal.
Notes
- Using fresh corn will give the best flavor, but frozen or canned corn also works well.
- Adjust the cream and milk quantities to get your desired thickness for the sauce.
- The sugar is optional and can be omitted if you prefer a less sweet dish.
- To make this dish ahead, gently reheat on low and add a splash of milk if the sauce thickens too much.
- This recipe pairs well with poultry, pork, and hearty vegetarian dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
