“Just like my mom used to make! She served creamed corn with every ‘fancy’ dinner we had. Miss those days.”
This homemade creamed corn recipe elevates a classic side dish with the richness of cream cheese, the warmth of garlic, and a hint of cayenne. It’s a comforting and flavorful addition to any meal, perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, cubed | 8 oz |
| Unsalted butter | 1/3 cup |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Half and half | 1/2 cup |
| Corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fire-roasted) | 4 cups |
| Cayenne pepper | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Cheddar cheese, grated | 1 cup |
| Kosher salt | To taste |
| Freshly ground black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter, oil, or nonstick spray. Set it aside.
- Combine Cream Cheese, Butter, and Garlic: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cubed cream cheese, unsalted butter, and minced garlic. Stir until the cream cheese and butter begin to melt.
- Add Half and Half and Cook: Stir in the half and half. Continue cooking and stirring frequently until the mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add Corn and Seasonings: Stir in the corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fire-roasted) and cayenne pepper. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, being liberal with the black pepper.
- Transfer to Baking Dish and Top with Cheese: Transfer the corn mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the creamed corn hot and enjoy!
