By Krista Teigen
Updated May 2, 2025
Creamed corn is a holiday classic that I just can’t go without. It’s a little sweet, a little savory, and it goes with everything. Make this rich and creamy side dish any time of year with fresh or frozen corn and wow your guests with how simple yet delicious it is.
I just can’t picture my Thanksgiving table without a heaping bowl of creamed corn. It’s a family favorite, and I think I’ve really nailed it with this recipe. My creamed corn has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and is super rich and creamy without being too heavy. A touch of Parmesan cheese really takes this dish to the next level.
Tips for Success
- My creamed corn recipe is a bit more savory. If you like a sweeter dish, omit the Parmesan and add 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, honey, or maple syrup with the cream.
- You can also add some bacon crumbles , Creole seasoning , or chopped jalapeño peppers to enhance the savory/spicy flavor.
- If you like a thicker consistency, blend up some of the corn (about 1 cup). You’ll need to let it cook for a few extra minutes to really thicken up.
- Make sure to whisk the flour/milk slurry really well until it’s lump-free to ensure the best texture.
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- ▢ 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- ▢ 1 shallot minced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
- ▢ 5 cups corn kernels* fresh or frozen
- ▢ ½ cup heavy cream**
- ▢ 1 cup whole milk***
- ▢ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ▢ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
- ▢ Chopped fresh chives optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Once melted, add in the shallot, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened. 1 shallot, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add in the garlic, corn, heavy cream, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 1 clove garlic, 5 cups corn kernels*, ½ cup heavy cream**
- Whisk together the whole milk and flour in a measuring cup. Then, slowly add it to the corn mixture. 1 cup whole milk***, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Continue cooking for 15 minutes while stirring until the mixture has thickened. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Take the skillet off the heat, and stir in the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives over the top, if desired. ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Chopped fresh parsley, Chopped fresh chives
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Creamed Corn Step by Step
Sauté the Shallot: Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add in 1 minced shallot, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
Cook the Corn: Add in 1 minced clove of garlic, 5 cups of fresh or frozen corn kernels, ½ cup of heavy cream, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the Slurry: Whisk together 1 cup of whole milk and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in a measuring cup. Then, slowly add it to the corn mixture.
Thicken the Corn: Continue cooking for 15 minutes while stirring until the mixture has thickened. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Season and Serve: Take the skillet off the heat, and stir in ¼ cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives over the top, if desired.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover creamed corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
This creamed corn is one of my favorite holiday side dishes. It pairs so well with everything from Thanksgiving turkey to Christmas ham , including this Mayonnaise Roasted Turkey !
More Corn Recipes to Try!
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Crockpot Corn Dip
Healthy Mexican Street Corn (Off the Cob)
Scalloped Corn
Creamed Corn Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 5 cups corn kernels* fresh or frozen
- ½ cup heavy cream**
- 1 cup whole milk***
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
- Chopped fresh chives optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Once melted, add in the shallot, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes until softened. 1 shallot, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Add in the garlic, corn, heavy cream, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 1 clove garlic, 5 cups corn kernels*, ½ cup heavy cream**
- Whisk together the whole milk and flour in a measuring cup. Then, slowly add it to the corn mixture. 1 cup whole milk***, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Continue cooking for 15 minutes while stirring until the mixture has thickened. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Take the skillet off the heat, and stir in the parmesan cheese. Sprinkle fresh parsley or chives over the top, if desired. ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Chopped fresh parsley, Chopped fresh chives
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Nutrition
Creamed Corn with Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup salted butter (⅔ stick)
- ⅓ cup Gluten Free Flour
- 2½ cups 2% milk or whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 5 cups frozen corn thawed
- ¼ cup cooked bacon crumbles
- ¼ cup mascarpone cheese (click for recipe)
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter and allow to melt. ⅓ cup salted butter
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the flour and use a whisk to combine until smooth. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking as you add. Stir in the sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. ⅓ cup Gluten Free Flour, 2½ cups 2% milk, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Ground black pepper
- Stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, corn, bacon, and mascarpone. Stir until fully melted, cooked through, and creamy. ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 5 cups frozen corn, ¼ cup cooked bacon crumbles, ¼ cup mascarpone cheese
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup parmesan cheese.
- Broil for 4-5 minutes on high until the cheese is toasted and bubbly.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
