There is no better southern side dish than creamed corn. Ditch that canned stuff, you won’t believe how easy it is to make this side dish from scratch. Besides, we all know that homemade tastes so much better!
Many nights when I’m not serving southern style sweet cornbread, I will serve this southern inspired creamed corn recipe instead. Gracing my southern table right next to a big tall glass of Southern Sweet Iced Tea, creamed corn is a frequently made side dish around these parts. I love creamed corn, and have since I was a kid. This recipe is quick to make and goes well with many main dishes.
Creamed corn like you’ve never had before. This creamed corn recipe is sure to be a hit at your next family gathering. It’s quick, simple, and delicious. Make ahead or the day of. This recipe reheats well and is great for leftovers if there are any.
- 1/2 stick of unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups whole kernel frozen corn
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
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Melt butter over med-high heat in a medium saucepan.
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Stir in flour and cook for about 2 mins.
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Stir in milk until combined with the flour mixture.
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Add in frozen corn, salt, pepper, and sugar.
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Stirring frequently to prevent burning, bring up to a low boil.
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Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 10 mins, stirring every few minutes.
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Melissa Smith says
July 18, 2014 at 12:29 pmMy husband loves creamed corn! & this looks yummy, not to mention simple. Definitely going to make it for him soon since I have a ton of corn.
Menucha says
July 18, 2014 at 1:22 pmThanks – I loved this as a kid. I did not know it’s so easy to make!
Kungphoo says
July 18, 2014 at 1:57 pmI like creamed corn, but it can definitely get boring.. Thanks for this recipe it can change it up a bit.
Anna says
July 18, 2014 at 2:08 pmI never thought to make my own, thanks for sharing!
Ann Bacciaglia says
July 18, 2014 at 4:47 pmI love creamed corn and would love to try the homemade version! Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks delicious.
Heather says
July 18, 2014 at 6:18 pmYum! Can’t wait to try the recipe! I’m off to share on my facebook page! :)
Amy Honious says
July 19, 2014 at 12:39 pmThis recipe brings back soooo many memories! My grandma used to make homemade creamed corn (with cream though-no milk or flour). I have not made it in years as we have been spoiled by the frozen type available in our area. I agree about the canned-yuck. Thanks for the memories and I can’t wait till the Ohio corn comes in so that I can make this for myself :)
Emma says
March 18, 2016 at 9:39 pmThis sounds so good! I might try this for Easter as one of my sides. Thanks for posting!
Ericah says
May 10, 2016 at 7:46 amThis sounds so good! Can I use fresh corn instead of frozen?
The Domestic Diva says
May 10, 2016 at 7:55 amI think you can.
ASHY says
October 12, 2016 at 5:39 pmTurned out amazing, this will be my go to for HM creamed corn yay!
The Domestic Diva says
October 13, 2016 at 8:56 amI’m so glad it turned out great for you. Thanks for coming back and commenting!
Hansa says
November 12, 2016 at 9:38 amHow many people can this recipe feed?
The Domestic Diva says
November 23, 2016 at 4:13 pmAbout 6, maybe a little more or less depending on “serving size”.
Natalie says
November 22, 2016 at 4:33 pmCould you use half & half instead of milk? Or will it not thicken up enough?
The Domestic Diva says
November 23, 2016 at 4:12 pmI’m not entirely sure as I have never tried this recipe using half & half instead of milk. I would think that it may become too thick but if it does you could thin it out with a little water.
Rachael says
December 20, 2016 at 10:26 pmExcellent recipe! I did go ahead and skip the sugar and I did puree a little of the corn to make it more creamy. MMMMMM good!
The Domestic Diva says
January 3, 2017 at 9:09 pmThat’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing :)
Alison Palmer says
July 18, 2017 at 7:53 amA dear friend of mine used to make fried corn in the summer. It was similar to, but not the same as creamed corn. Either way, I love them both!
Papa G says
August 6, 2017 at 4:16 pmThis was one of my side dishes tonight for supper. I also had pinto beans with a nice piece of smoked ham hock, fried okra and a creamy cucumber, onion and tomato salad. Of course being a Southern Boy, we had to have sweet tea and cornbread. BUT this Cream Corn stole the SHOW. It was completely devoured and I was informed it could be a stable from now on!!!!
The Domestic Diva says
August 15, 2017 at 1:57 pmOh WOW! That is awesome. Thank you SO much for coming back and taking the time to comment. I am so glad everyone enjoyed it. Your dinner sounds delicious!
Libby says
November 14, 2017 at 4:09 pmI’ve made this in the past, yum! Any thoughts about making this ahead for Thanksgiving.
The Domestic Diva says
November 14, 2017 at 5:00 pmI do think this could be made ahead of time. From my experience it reheats just fine and is great for leftovers.
Beejay says
January 20, 2019 at 4:26 amThis recipe was so delicious. I have tried for years to duplicate my mom’s recipe, I do believe This is it. Thanks for sharing.