Creamy Corn
Ingredients:
- 3 cups frozen corn, fresh or canned also work
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parmesan, optional (for finishing)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, optional (for topping)
Method:
Start Cooking- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add corn and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly golden.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Add salt and black pepper, adjust to taste.
- Optional: Stir in or sprinkle 1 tbsp parmesan for a deeper flavor.
- Finish with fresh dill on top and serve warm. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
Notes:
- Cook frozen corn long enough to let excess moisture evaporate before adding cream.
- Let the cream simmer until slightly thickened before adding cream cheese.
- Add parmesan at the end, off heat, for the best texture.
- Taste before adjusting salt, especially if using parmesan.
- Skip parmesan for a cleaner, lighter flavor.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for depth.
- Use chives or parsley instead of dill.
- Add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes for heat.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Serve warm alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls.
- It also works well as a simple, comforting side for everyday meals.
Nutrition:
FROM THE PANTRY
Corn
WHY WE LOVE IT
Corn is beloved for its natural sweetness and its ability to add a satisfying “pop” of texture to everything from fresh salads to creamy soups. It is also incredibly convenient, as frozen and canned versions stay fresh and flavorful for easy, year-round use.
A LITTLE STORY
Originally domesticated from wild grass in Mexico nearly 10,000 years ago, corn served as a sacred “life-giver” for many Indigenous cultures. Following the 15th century, it spread rapidly across the globe and became a foundational crop for cuisines in almost every corner of the world.
DID YOU KNOW?
Biologically unique, corn is simultaneously a grain, a vegetable, and a fruit, with each individual kernel requiring its own strand of silk for pollination. Most ears contain an average of 800 kernels, which remarkably always grow in an even number of rows.