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Delicious serving of homemade creamed corn in a bowl

Easy Creamed Corn

This simple recipe delivers rich, creamy, and flavorful creamed corn in just minutes, perfect as a quick side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 15-oz cans canned corn, drained
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar optional
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Can opener

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the drained corn, softened cream cheese, milk, butter, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through and thickened, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or a sprinkle of chopped chives before serving. This dish is excellent with roasted chicken or pork.