Perfect Creamed Corn (And a Twist!) (VIDEO)
This delicious and flavorful Creamed Corn will be the star side dish at your dinner table! I level up my creamed corn with bruleed turbinado sugar to compliment the richness of the corn for an elevated twist.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 pounds frozen corn
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar optional
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat melt the butter and add the flour. Whisk together to make a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Add the heavy cream and turn the heat to medium high. Whisk the roux and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the corn, salt, pepper, sugar and mix. Add the milk and mix to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes untilthe corn is tender and turn off the heat to cool.
- Transfer to a plate to serve and enjoy!
- Optional - For a fun twist, sprinkle the corn with turbinado sugar and use a torch or place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brulee the sugar.
Video
Notes
- I tried this with both frozen and fresh corn and did not notice a difference in taste - therefore, I recommend going with frozen for convenience and freshness. (Frozen produce are usually harvested and frozen at peak ripeness.) I do not recommend using canned corn, as I noticed the corn is mushier once cooked.
- This recipe is very simple, so I do not recommend substitutions - Use unsalted butter (to avoid the creamed corn being too salt). Don't use a dairy substitute (like half and half or whole milk), as the higher fat content and creaminess of cream is perfect for the dish. Use granulated white sugar - I don't recommend brown sugar!
- The sweetness of the corn and the sugar mixed with the cream reminds me of the custard filling of creme brulee - so for a twist, I developed a version where you add turbinado sugar on top and torch until hardened. This is totally optional - if you want to stick with the classic version, skip the last step and enjoy it as it is!
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg
