One Pot Cheesy Creamed Corn

By Rena Awada | Updated On December 21, 2023

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.

top view of creamed One pot cheesy corn on a white plate topped with chili flaked and chives


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!
close up of creamy corn recipe topped with chili flakes on a round plate

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!
top view of a round plate with cheesy corn topped with chili flakes and chives with spoon in plate on the right side

Frequently asked questions

Does creamy corn have gluten?

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.

What can I add to corn to make it taste better?

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.

Do you drain canned corn before cooking?

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,

side shot of a plate with cheesy creamed corn side dish topped with chili flakes

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
close up side shot of creamy corn in a white plate

What to serve with creamed corn

side shot of a plate with Creamed Corn made with cream cheese and topped with chopped chives and chili flakes

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top view of creamed One pot cheesy corn on a white plate topped with chili flaked and chives

One-Pot Cheesy Creamed Corn

Easy to make, tasty, and creamiest corn that makes a perfect side dish. Made without any heavy whipping cream, this creamed corn dish is ready in just 20 minutes.
4.80 from 50 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 343kcal
Author: Rena

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

What Corn to use:
  • 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

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 298mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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      • Judy says

        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. **

  1. ashok says

    5 stars
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  2. Sarah H says

    5 stars
    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!

  3. Kendall Gibson says

    5 stars
    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!

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