Creamed Corn with a Spicy Kick

Looking for an easy side dish to spice up your next meal? This creamy spiced corn is the perfect solution! With just a few ingredients and minutes of prep time, you can have a delicious and flavorful dish to share. So why wait? Give this easy creamed corn recipe a try today!

You want to make a delicious side dish for your next meal, but you’re not sure where to start.

There are so many recipes out there, it can be hard to know which one is the best for your needs.

Solution: We’ve got you covered with this easy spicy creamed corn recipe. With just a few simple ingredients and minutes of prep time, you can have a flavorful side dish that everyone will love. If you are not into spicy dish, then you might want to consider making my fiesta corn casserole. It’s richness of flavor will surprise you!

This is the perfect twist on a traditional dish like creamed corn. We know you are going to LOVE it.

Ingredients

• 2 cans corn
• 1 cup heavy cream 
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 1 can diced green chiles 
• Cajun seasoning 
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup whole milk 
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Directions

1. Add all the ingredients except for milk, flour and parmesan cheese to a skillet and heat over medium for a few minutes
2. Make a slurry of the flour and milk
3. Stir into the creamed corn milk along with the parmesan cheese and cook while stirring consistently until it starts to thicken
4. Remove from heat and enjoy while hot

Is creamed corn good for you?

There are a lot of good benefits to creamed corn, though it is generally higher in fat and carbs.

What’s the difference between creamed corn and regular?

Creamed corn just generally has a creamy sauce made from some kind of milk or cream, seasonings, and occasionally cream cheese.

Why is it called creamed corn?

According to Wikipedia, “Creamed corn (which is also known by other names, such as cream style sweet corn) is a type of creamed vegetable dish made by combining pieces of whole sweetcorn with a soupy liquid of milky residue from pulped corn kernels scraped from the cob.”

Does creamed corn have cream in it?

It can! In this recipe, we do use heavy cream. However, you can use regular milk or half and half instead.

Is cream style corn the same as creamed corn?

Yes, they are essentially the same.

Is creamed corn high in carbs?

Corn is a higher corn vegetable, so yes, it is higher in carbs. One serving is around 17 grams of carbs.

How can I make this recipe healthier?

The main adaptation would be to swap the heavy cream for half and half or 2% milk.

Can I Use Fresh Corn instead?

Yes, you can use fresh corn.

Can I use frozen corn?

Yep! I would recommend defrosting it first.

Can I use jalapeños instead of green chiles?

If you’d like to use chopped/diced jalapenos, that’s not a problem.

Can You Make Creamed Corn Ahead Of Time?

I generally don’t recommend making this recipe ahead of time. It can be reheated, but it gets thicker and just doesn’t taste quite the same. It’s best when served fresh and hot off the stove!

Can you reheat in a microwave?

Yes, you can reheat creamed corn in the microwave.

Can you store cream corn?

Cream corn can be stored in the fridge for three days in an airtight container.

What Makes This Creamed Corn Recipe The Best?

It is just so tasty! It’s just spicy enough to give it a kick, but it’s mild enough that most people will enjoy it without issue. It’s very creamy and has tons of flavor!

Will Creamed Corn Freeze Well?

This should freeze okay. I recommend cooling it completely and freezing it flat in freezer storage bags. Defrost completely before reheating and enjoy!

Can I Make This Creamed Corn Recipe Vegan?

You will need to use a non-dairy cream substitute, such as coconut cream, as well as a vegan parmesan cheese.

What to Make With Creamed Corn

Here are a few ideas!

• Turkey
• Chicken
• Ham
• Brisket
• Roast

Thank you for trying our easy and delicious creamed corn recipe. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We love hearing from our readers. Until next time, happy cooking!

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