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SUMMER SWEET
The 3-Ingredient Creamed Corn I Wait All Year To Make
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5.0 (160)|(2 Reviews)Fresh sweet corn kernels simmered with heavy cream, butter, and a pinch of salt until thick and luscious.
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By Megan Scott (Recipe Developer)•Published April 28, 2026
⏱ 20 mins
Simply Recipes / Megan Scott🔥 220 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Zero flour or cornstarch—natural corn milk thickens the sauce.
- Pure sweet corn flavor.
SUMMER SWEET
The 3-Ingredient Creamed Corn I Wait All Year To Make
Forget canned creamed corn with starch additives. Scraping the sweet 'milk' off fresh summer corn cobs and simmering with heavy cream and butter creates pure liquid gold in 20 minutes.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 4 ears fresh sweet corn, kernels sliced off and cobs scraped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Scrape cobs
Use back of knife to scrape sweet milky juices from corn cobs into a bowl.
2
Simmer until creamy
Combine corn, corn milk, cream, and butter in a skillet. Simmer over medium 12 mins until thickened.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Scraping the cobs is the magic key to naturally thick creamed corn.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories220 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs22g
Total Fat14g
Sodium: 290mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
