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Creamed corn in serving dish with spoon

Creamed Corn

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You won't believe how easy it is to make this homemade creamed corn recipe! It's rich, creamy, and a secret ingredient makes it extra delish.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn no need to thaw
  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk or half and half for a richer dish
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Fresh thyme for serving, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 1 minute.
    Shallots cooking in skillet
  • Add the corn, cream cheese, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is melted and combined, about 5 minutes.
    Stirring cream cheese into corn
  • Sprinkle the flour over the corn mixture in the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, until pasty.
    Stirring flour into skillet of corn
  • While stirring, slowly pour in the milk a few splashes at at time, breaking up any clumps of flour. Continue stirring until all the milk is incorporated, then bring to a simmer. Stir in the honey. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and/or honey.
    Pouring milk into skillet with corn
  • Simmer, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool for a few minutes, Garnish with thyme and serve.
    Skillet of creamed corn

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate creamed corn in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. While the microwave works in a pinch, creamed corn tastes best when reheated on the stove.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze creamed corn in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 8)Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 26mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 421IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 0.4mg
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