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Stovetop Creamed Corn

Creamy Stovetop Creamed Corn: Your New Favorite Side Dish

This stovetop creamed corn features tender corn kernels in a luscious, buttery sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter or unsalted for less saltiness
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, diced or shallots for a milder flavor
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk for richness, skim for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Flour cornstarch for gluten-free alternative
For the Corn
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels frozen, canned, or fresh
  • to taste Salt adjust according to taste, sea salt as alternative
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper or white pepper for milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter version

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced yellow onion to the melted butter, stirring frequently for about 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of flour until completely smooth.
  4. Add 2 cups of corn kernels to the skillet, followed by the milk-flour mixture, salt, and ground black pepper.
  5. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream, stirring everything together well.
  6. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring often for about 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and serve the creamed corn hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Stir continuously while cooking to prevent sticking and browning the onions is essential to avoid bitterness.

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