Creamy Buttered Creamed Corn
A luscious and creamy side dish made with fresh corn, perfect for summer barbecues or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn (about 4–5 ears)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or seasoning of choice)
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant.
- Add the fresh corn to the pot and sauté for 3-5 minutes until kernels soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring well to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add salt, pepper, and seasoning to the mixture, adjusting to taste.
- Allow the mixture to cook on low heat for an additional 5-10 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use the freshest corn possible for best flavor. Frozen corn can be used as a shortcut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg