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This One Pot Cheesy Creamed Corn recipe is super easy to make and so creamy it will be hard to stop at only one serving. This creamed corn side dish will by far be the best you’ve ever had and the highlight on your dinner table.
Your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner table will not be complete without some side dishes that will pair well with just anything and this easy Cheesy Creamed Corn is the perfect choice. If you plan on making this and you have a large crowd you better double or triple up on this cheesy corn dish because everyone will want to have 2-3 servings hands down.
During the holidays who is counting calories right? Keep in mind that this creamed corn recipe is made without any heavy cream, but just in case if you want to make this recipe “healthier” you can do so. Swap the butter with olive oil then use fat-free Philadelphia cream cheese and low-fat shredded cheddar cheese. I assure you that it will still be creamy and amazing.
Why this recipe is a winner
- An amazing side dish choice: This cream cheese creamed corn dish will taste great with pretty much anything you are serving from chicken to beef or seafood, this side dish is just so versatile. It is the ultimate comfort food!
- Easy to make: It doesn’t need a whole bunch of ingredients and it is all done in one pot without making a ton of mess in your kitchen
- It’s so tasty: We love how creamy and sweet this creamed corn recipe is and we are sure you will too. This dish can be served all year long too!
Ingredients you will need
- Frozen Corn Kernels ** see notes thawed and drained- you may also use canned sweet corn
- Butter: use unsalted butter or olive oil. Butter tastes best
- Cream Cheese: you may use lite cream cheese
- Milk: any milk will work. We do recommend using 2% milk.
- Shredded Cheddar: use lite or fat-free
- Garlic Cloves Minced or 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- Chopped Chives: fresh tastes best but dried will work
- Chili Flakes optional or some cayenne pepper , this ingredient can be skipped
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
HOW TO MAKE this CREAMed CORN recipe FROM SCRATCH
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in corn, garlic, salt, and pepper, and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Add in cream cheese and milk, and mix until fully combined. Stir in shredded cheese and cook until melty.
- Garnish with chives and chili flakes and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
Corn is naturally Gluten-free. All the ingredients added to this creamy cheese corn have no gluten. So rest assured if you have any gluten-allergies you do not need to worry.
Not sure what to do with all the canned corn sitting in your pantry? You can make this creamy corn side dish recipe. You may also simply just add some herbs to canned corn with a bit of melted butter. Overall canned corn can be used in salads, soups, and many dishes.
Yes. We do recommend that you drain out all the liquid that is usually found in canned corn. You may also pour the corn kernels in a colander and rinse but this step is not necessary,
How to store and reheat Creamed Corn
- To Store: Store leftover corn in a tightly sealed container for 2-3 days. You may also freeze for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge the night before and reheat either on your stovetop or microwave.
- Reheating: Reheat your leftover creamed corn either in the microwave or saucepan. If using a saucepan, you may add a dash of milk if you find that it has thickened up and reheat over medium heat until heated through.
Recipe notes and tips
- You can use either fresh corn, roasted and cut off the cob, canned or frozen fresh corn. If canned corn is all you have no big deal.
- Frozen corn packets, about 3 packs (12-14oz) each
- You can substitute the fresh chives with fresh parsley. Or you may use dried chives
- Use light cream cheese or a fat-free option if you want to cut down on the calories.
- Use oil in place of butter, avocado or grapeseed oil
What to serve with creamed corn
- Italian Turkey Meatballs
- Easy Salmon Florentine
- Chicken Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce
- Asian Honey Glazed Salmon
- Oven-Roasted Maple Turkey Breast
- Baked Crack Chicken recipe
- Roasted Smoked Sweet Potatoes
- Butternut Squash Casserole
More side dish recipes
- Potato and Mushroom Casserole
- Hot German Potato Salad
- Creamy Mushroom and Zucchini Skillet
- Baked Smashed sweet Potatoes
- Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
- Parmesan Zucchini Corn Salad
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One-Pot Cheesy Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 3 14 oz Frozen Kernel Corn ** see notes, thawed and drained
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, cubed
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced, or 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 3 Tbsp Chopped Chives *
- 1 Tsp Chili Flakes, optional
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter into a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in corn, garlic, salt, and pepper and saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Add in cream cheese and milk, and mix until fully combined. Stir in shredded cheese and cook until all cheese melts and you get a thicker consistency. Then remove from heat.
- Serve and garnish with chives and chili flakes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- You can use either fresh corn, roasted and cut off the cob, canned or frozen fresh corn.
- Frozen corn packets, about 3 packs (12-14oz) each
- You can substitute the fresh chives with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Used fresh corn from farmer’s market and it was incredible. Added more crushed red pepper as well.
Amazing. Thanks for the feedback.
Tbsp garlic is way too much.
This was great, simple prep, and I liked the garlic powder with it. I also added 1 tsp. Of Lawry’s Seasoning.
Yummy! that sounds amazing.
Can we use morzella cheese?
To replace the cheddar? Yes.
I will be trying this this week. I love creamed corn but definitely not the canned creamed corn. In my teens I tried my Aunt’s creamed corn which was similar to this recipe. That’s when I changed my mind about creamed corn. Thanks for sharing this recipe. **
My Family Loved it. I am definitely sharing Guys, Thanks For sharing this Great Recipe. this recipe and this website with my friend. Hope they also love it. Thank you again for sharing such a great recipe.
Thanks for the feedback.
Would this go okay with BBQ beef brisket?
Yes. It will pair so well.
so creamy & cheesy & delicious. I loved making this simple recipe on a Sunday afternoon with some sweet potato gnocchi, the random pair made a great day!
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you loved it
I only had 1 bag of frozen corn, so I made about 1/3 of the recipe, but it was really great! I was also really impressed by how quick it was to make. This recipe turned boring corn into practically a whole meal in its own right, and with so few ingredients in such little time!
So glad you loved it kendal
Did you augment the proportions of ingredients?
can i use almond milk ?
It wont be as creamy but yes
Serving size?
I would say about 3/4 cup. Using one full cup will yield 4 servings
Easy quick and very well received!
This is a keeper!
Thank you so much Gregory. Appreciate the feedback.