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Creamy Steakhouse Creamed Corn

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This easy homemade creamed corn side dish delivers rich, velvety steakhouse flavor with sweet corn, cream, and a hint of pepper. It’s quick to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for family dinners, holidays, or backyard BBQs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 600g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium shallot, finely diced (or 1/4 cup sweet onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or 1 tbsp cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. If using fresh corn, cut kernels off 5-6 ears (about 4 cups). If using frozen corn, measure, thaw, and pat dry.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced shallot and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown in spots, about 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle in sugar, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk flour into heavy cream and milk until smooth. Pour mixture into skillet with corn, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens and corn is tender, about 8-10 minutes. If too thick, add more milk 1-2 tbsp at a time.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. For extra richness, add another tablespoon of butter if desired.
  7. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired. Serve hot, straight from the pan or in a serving bowl.

Notes

For gluten-free, swap flour for 1 tbsp cornstarch. Use fresh corn for best flavor, but frozen works well. Adjust seasoning to taste. For a vegan version, use oat milk, vegan butter, and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese. Can be made ahead and reheated with a splash of milk. Try blending half the corn for extra creaminess or adding bacon bits for a smoky twist.

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