An easy, Southern Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese made fast on the stovetop with milk, and fresh or frozen corn. The perfect potluck side dish for family gatherings, holidays, and BBQ's!
Other popular corn side dishes you might like include Corn Soufflé and Cream Corn Casserole!
Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese is a classic Southern side dish that pairs well with just about any meal on any occasion. Both the grown-ups and the kids love this sweet and savory dish. It's made up of sweet yellow corn kernels smothered in a creamy, velvety sauce comprised of cream cheese, butter, and milk.
This recipe is shockingly easy, and far exceeds anything you could ever find in a can. In fact, chances are, you’ll find this Creamed Corn recipe far superior to any restaurant rendition as well!
CREAMED CORN WITH CREAM CHEESE INGREDIENTS
To make life easier on yourself when preparing creamed corn, start with frozen or canned corn. You could also use fresh corn if you're into overachieving.
Next comes the cream cheese. Cream cheese not only gives your creamed corn sauce that luscious, creamy texture, it also keeps your milk from curdling. Necessity. Next on the list is butter and milk.
All you need as far as seasoning goes for your Creamed Corn is a little sugar, salt, and pepper. So just to recap...
- Canned or Frozen Corn
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Milk
- Sugar
- Salt and Pepper
It's a simple recipe that doesn't require much but delivers in a very big way when it comes to both flavor and texture. You have seriously never had Creamed Corn this good.
HOW TO MAKE EASY CREAMED CORN WITH CREAM CHEESE
- Melt the butter and cream cheese together.
- Add the milk, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add the corn and simmer.
- Transfer half of mixture to blender or food processor and pulse.
- Return to saucepan, stir and serve!
Creamed corn with cream cheese begins on the stovetop with a sauce made from butter, cream cheese, and milk. To season the creamy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper are added, then in go the corn kernels.
The mixture bubbles away at a low simmer until slightly thickened. About half of the mixture goes into a food processor or blender and is pulsed just a few times to break down the kernels. We are not looking to make a puree here, so easy on those buttons, peeps. The broken down kernels go back into the saucepan, it's mixed together, and you're ready to eat the best-creamed corn ever.
If this is your kind of recipe, try our cream corn soup next!
STORING YOUR CREAMED CORN
Homemade Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese will stay good in your refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can easily make this dish ahead if needed, and take comfort in knowing it reheats beautifully.
However, do not attempt to freeze Creamed Corn. While corn itself freezes fine, the sauce may not. It consists mostly of dairy, and items containing a fair amount of dairy will often separate if frozen and then reheated.
It's an easy homemade creamed corn with cream cheese that most definitely beats the pants off the canned stuff and rivals even the best BBQ joint renditions. Serve as a spruced-up side to any comfort food dinner, family holiday, or prepare a batch for your next BBQ and watch your guests swoon!
IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING...
Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese is gluten-free. The corn itself may have some nutritional value, but the dish overall is not necessarily a “diet-friendly” dish. I mean, we are talking about a sauce consisting mostly of cream cheese and butter here, guys. It's kind of why we love it so much. This dish is meant to be decadent and creamy, and everything a Southern side dish should be.
5 MORE SOUTHERN SIDES YOU'LL LOVE
- Creamed Corn Casserole is everything you would expect in creamed corn, only in casserole form! A smooth and creamy creamed corn base with a melty topping of Cheddar cheese and crunchy, buttery Ritz Crackers on top.
- Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing is full of flavor and loaded with the perfect mixture of sweet cornbread, white bakery bread, and fresh herbs. It always bakes up moist and is a total crowd-pleaser!
- Twice Baked Potatoes with cream cheese, Cheddar, and bacon are make-ahead and perfect for entertaining!
- Yellow Squash Casserole is a sweet and savory casserole that comes together quickly and bakes up beautifully! It features squash, cheese, and Ritz crackers.
- Green Bean Casserole with Cheese is a side dish no holiday could be complete without! It's made up of freshly cooked green beans smothered in a simple homemade cream of mushroom sauce, topped with Cheddar cheese and French fried onions.
Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 (8 ounce) package of cream cheese room temperature, cut into chunks
- 2 cups whole milk warmed
- 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ½ cups frozen corn thawed (or canned corn, drained)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cream cheese and the milk, and stir often until the creamed cheese has melted, 6-8 minutes. Add in the sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Add the corn, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the mixture has thickened slightly. Stir often, and do not allow the mixture to boil
- Ladle 2 cups of the creamed corn into a blender or food processor and pulse 2-3 times. Pour back into the pan, stir and serve immediately.
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Elaine Benoit says
My sister is going to go ga-ga for this recipe. When we were growing up, all she wanted to eat was creamed corn. Seriously, she loved it. I just texted the URL to her and I bet she's going to to make it tonight! It looks so delicious!! What a great recipe!!
Kelly Anthony says
Aw, thanks so much Elaine! That's so nice 🙂
Dawn says
Is it wrong that I want to eat alllll of this as a meal? Seriously, girl, looks creamy dreamy and straight up comforting! Gotta make this one soon!
Gloria says
I have never tried corn prepared this way. Looks like a GREAT side dish. With corn season in full swing, this is a great way to enjoy it. I will have to give this recipe a try....I think the family would LOVE it.
Jenni LeBaron says
I'm not sure that I've ever had fresh creamed corn. I had no idea it had a cream cheese base. This looks like the ultimate comfort food!
Nicoletta Sugarlovespices says
That looks so yummy! Never had anything like that, I grew up in Italy where corn is definitely not a staple. So creamy and comforting, would love to try it!
nicole triebe says
creamed corn is my all time favorite holiday side dish! Can't wait to make yours!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you, Nicole!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
Your creamed corn puts those steak house versions to shame -- this one is utterly decadent! My family loves creamed corn, too!
Dana says
This sounds decadent! I haven't had creamed corn since I was a kid, to be honest. But this has changed that. Homemade is SO much better than canned!
Soniya says
This looks so creamy and full of amazing flavors!! Perfect for get-together , potluck and picnics!
Sandi says
This is one of our favorite ways to eat corn. It is so delicious.
Lorie says
Creamed corn is my dad’s favorite. Can’t wait to make this for him for his bday!
prasanna hede says
Oh this looks delicious and so creamy! Never had something like this before but looks like I will dream about this now.
Eileen Kelly says
I LOVE this creamed corn recipe! Love that you are not using canned creamed corn. I try to stay away from canned food. This is delicious, creamy and an awesome side for any meal!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you so much, Eileen!
Marisa Franca says
I've never had creamed corn although I love Southern cooking with all of its comfort and fat. And I have a Hubby who loves cooking meat on the grill. Our sons are the same way. I'll have to try out your recipe for a real Southern treat.
jagruti says
What a delicious looking creamed corn, we Indians have a very similar recipe too 🙂
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you so much, Jagruti!
Jackie @TheSeasideBaker says
Coming from San Diego, I have only had creamed corn while traveling and visiting restaurants. I'm so excited to actually try and make it at home with your recipe. Using frozen corn will definitely speed things up!
Kelly Anthony says
Aw! Thanks so much, Jackie!!!
Renee Gardner says
Kelly I think you have outdone yourself with this one!! Oh my it looks delicious!! Is this closer to what your grandma made or to the best creamed corn in Texas?? Pinning for later!
Kelly Anthony says
Ha! Thank you so much, Renee! HUGS!
Gloria says
I will admit I have never tried corn this way. Sounds delicious to me. I would even be tempted to use this over baked potatoes.
Jacqueline Debono says
I love grilled corn on the cob but have never had creamed corn. It looks yummy!
Amanda says
Looks so good! Anything with cream cheese is a winner in my book. Can’t wait to try for Thanksgiving!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you, Amanda!
Stine Mari says
I've never tasted anything like it, but it looks and sounds delicious! I would love to give this one a try once BBQ season is back on track!
Shernell P Cooke says
This would make a great addition to any holiday table. What a nice way to use corn.
Jere Cassidy says
Oh it has been so long since I have had creamed corn. I have to make some for good old times.
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Wow, your creamed corn dish looks scrumptious adding the cream cheese I bet makes it so tasty I want to try it! Adding it to Thanksgiving!!!
Samantha H. says
This looks and sounds so good! I have memories of
Going to my grandmas too and she always served the creamed corn (or corn pudding) from the canned version, but I always refused to eat it (picky kid, haha), but this fresh version is giving me a craving!
April says
Fantastic dish! I mean that is exactly what I need when I have the family members gather for a holiday. Yum. I am definitely making it for my next gathering which is... very soon!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you, April!
Krista Price says
Oh wow! My corn loving boyfriend is going to LOVE this ...and it's so simple I may even be able to get him to make it all by himself! 😉
Kelly Anthony says
Ha! Thank you, Krista 🙂 I'm sure he'll nail it!!!
Anna Hettick says
OH my! I love creamed corn but I've never made it myself! This looks so delicious! I want to eat it now!
Linda says
I've set my goals before 2018 ends: making this southern creamed corn. That looks so amazing! When I lived in LA, I used to go to STK for their creamed corn but this one sounds so delicious that I might make it right away.
Kelly Anthony says
Oh yay! Thank you so much, Linda!
Chef Mireille says
looks so creamy and delicious. I had this once at a barbecue restaurant on a trip to kansas city and it is pure decadence!
Stephanie Simmons says
It's not Tjanksgiving without creamed corn! This dish is soo delicious!
Jacque Hastert says
I would eat the whole bowl to myself and then lick it clean. This sounds simply amazing!
Kelly Anthony says
You're certainly not alone, Jacque! Ha! Thank you!!!
Dana says
My daughter is a huge fan of creamed corn... I know that if I made this she would eat it all by herself in no time!
Veena Azmanov says
My grandmother used to make creamed corn similar to this, I have never made it myself. Now I have your recipe to try. Perhaps my kids may like it.
anne lawton says
I'm not usually a fan of creamed corn, but this sounds really good! I'm going to have to give it a try real soon
Allison says
I love the addition of cream cheese! Way better than the traditional creamed corn I had growing up.
Tina says
Wow! Using cream cheese is brilliant. I have never thought to make my own creamed corn before, hmm... might have to surprise hubby on this one. He loves corn. Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says
Yum! This creamed corn looks soo creamy and comforting! It would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Leslie Haasch says
Ohmygod, I'm such a corn fiend. I'm from the midwest and there is nothing that can take my love of corn away - not even 15 years in New England!
Mackenzie says
Despite growing up next to numerous corn fields, the only creamed corn I ever had as a kid was from a can. This recipe looks so appetizing and creamy and nothing like the canned version of my youth. I can't wait to try it!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
You know, I've never actually had creamed corn but I love most corn dishes so I think I'm going to have to finally give this a try. I'm sure it would be perfect with the rest of the Thanksgiving sides!
Andrea says
I wonder why I never tried creamed corn, it looks delicious! I'll have to make it soon!
Veena Azmanov says
This looks delicious and yummy. Have to make it for the family. Sure they will enjoy it.
Jennifer says
My son loves creamed corn. I think I am going to have to print this recipe out and make it to go with dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing!
Caroline says
Looks so creamy and comforting!
Annissa says
Very interesting recipe but the flavor sounds so delicious! Looks so tasty!
Kristen says
This was a delicious recipe - loved by my very Southern family! Followed it to a T and it turned out great. Thanks.
Kelly Anthony says
I am so happy to know that 🙂 Really and truly, music to my ears. Thank you for sharing, Kristen!!!
Stine Mari says
I'd love to try this as a side for my next BBQ party. Corn is always on the table, so why not try this simple yet flavorful version!
Jeannette (Jay Joy) says
I have never heard of this before! It looks amazing. a sweet and savory dish. Sweet yellow corn kernels smothered in a creamy, velvety sauce comprised of cream cheese, butter, and milk is just sounding scrumptious. I wonder what could be the best meat with this.
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says
I have never tried creamed corn. Actually, I didn't know what it was until I saw your post. Is it an American thing, because I have never seen it in Canada.