Skillet Southern Style Creamed Corn is a decadent treat and it’s so very simple to make. To make it, you it’s a must that you use real cream and butter which gives it a rich and silky cream sauce base that is simply hard to beat. Fresh farm stand corn sauteed with cream and simple seasonings becomes the dreamiest of side dishes to serve any time of year.
Rich And Indulgent There’s Comfort In Every Bite
This creamed corn is indulgent, there’s no doubt about it. Due to the richness, this dish isn’t an everyday dish at our house. It’s a special occasion dish particularly good when corn is in season. Homemade cream style corn must be made with fresh corn not canned. The sweetness should be adjusted depending on the sweetness of the corn you’re using. There are times I’ve have made this dish using only 1 tsp of sugar and times I’ve used up to 1/4 cup. It truly is something you must taste and decide while you’re cooking it. There is no wrong amount.
Cooking And Tasting As You Go Shows The Love
Tasting and making adjustments to sweetness and saltiness as you go are all part of cooking this type of simple side dish. That’s where the love comes into cooking. Be fearless afterall, it’s only corn and cooking should be fun and an expression of your own likes and dislikes. For this dish, I started with around 6 cups of fresh corn kernels. The amount of cream I recommend doesn’t make this “soupy” which is to our taste. Once again if you like the cream sauce thinner, that’s right..add more cream. It also reheats beautifully, but be gentle so the cream base doesn’t break. See also Creamy Crockpot Corn, a meal in one Turkey with Peas and Cream Corn and Corn Salad with Avocado.
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Southern Style Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 8 medium ears of corn husk and silk removed
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1-2 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
Instructions
- Carefully remove the corn from the cob. Turn the knife and with the dull side scrape any juices from the cob.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the corn, cream, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Simmer over medium-low for 15-20 minutes until the corn is tender.
- Increase the heat. Dissolve the flour in the water and add to the the corn whisking until combined.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened. If you prefer a thicker cream base repeat. Likewise, to thin the sauce add additional cream.
- Serve immediately.
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Cheryl K says
Can this dish be frozen?
Melissa says
Hi Cheryl, I’ve never frozen this particular recipe but you certainly can freeze creamed corn. Just keep in mind to reheat gently as the cream sauce could break.
Lynda Morgensen says
I make creamed corn in a similar way, except I use corn starch to thicken and I cook it in the oven.
Melissa says
Sounds good Lynda!
Stella says
Oh! My picky family loves followed the recipe exactly. They have asked me to make this dish for Thanksgiving and for birthdays. 5 stars
Melissa says
Great, thanks!
Kim Quinn says
Wonderfully easy recipe. I use cornstarch also as it never lumps and is always great. So true that when you have it from scratch as opposed to canned, there is an epiphany that occurs…you realize that you have been short changed, cheated and betrayed! It’s devine! I have experienced it with corn, beets and asparagus…green beans….Canned!!???? FRESH=????????????THANK YOU for promoting ease and freshness and real honest creamed corn. Making this today, letting it cool and then using in southern spoon bread. Ahhhh…
Melissa says
Hi Kim, I agree I always say food doesn’t have to be complicated or fancy to be good. I’m delighted you love this, we sure do. Thanks so much for such a sweet comment.
CherylAWhitehouse says
Any idea how many ups of corn is 8 ears?
Melissa says
From the narrative, ” I started with around 6 cups of fresh corn kernels.”
Andrea says
Hi there ! Can you make this in a Crock-Pot? If not can you reheat it in the Crock-Pot?
I’ve made this on the stove and it turned out amazing! I am wanting to make it for a work potluck but might be a challenge to reheat if the corckpot doesn’t work
Thank you for the recipe!
Melissa says
You can make this ahead and pour into a crockpot to keep warm. Many recipes for creamed corn a in a slow cooker call for cream cheese to stabilize the cream. This recipe doesn’t use cream cheese but, could certainly be kept warm in a slow cooker.
Tammy J. says
Delicious! I made this tonight for a side dish with supper. Your recipe got 2 thumbs up from the whole family!
Melissa says
Awesome, thanks so much, Tammy!
Brenda pizzino says
Can this recipe be canned!
Melissa says
I’ve never tested it. If you try it, let us know.