# Creamed Corn

Sweet corn kernels simmered in a rich, buttery cream sauce — simple enough for a weeknight, good enough to steal the show at any table.

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Prep: 10 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 25 min · Yields: 4 servings

## Ingredients

- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 5–6 ears if fresh)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives (thinly sliced, for garnish)

## Instructions

1. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife. Run the back of the knife down each cob to scrape out the milky pulp and add it to the kernels — this thickens the final dish naturally.
2. Melt the 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming subsides.
3. Add the 0.5 medium yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Stir in the 2 cloves garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Sprinkle in the 1 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
6. Pour in the 0.75 cup heavy cream and 0.25 cup whole milk, stirring to dissolve any lumps from the flour.
7. Add the 4 cups corn kernels, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 0.5 tsp kosher salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 1 pinch cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
8. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 6–8 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the corn is tender.
9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. For a creamier texture, use the back of a spoon to lightly crush some of the corn kernels against the side of the pan.
10. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the 2 tbsp fresh chives. Serve immediately.

## Tip

> Scraping the cob pulp (the 'corn milk') into the pan is the single biggest upgrade you can make — it adds natural starch and sweetness that no amount of extra cream can replicate.

Tags: side, comfort-food, vegetarian, weeknight, 30-minute

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