Creamy Buttered Creamed Corn
A delightful and creamy side dish that embodies comfort and nostalgia, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Fresh corn
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (optional)
- Chives or parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat until it bubbles and becomes fragrant.
- Sauté the fresh corn in the pot for about 5 minutes until tender and sweet.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with salt, pepper, and sugar, mixing well to combine.
- Thicken the mixture by cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with fresh chives or parsley before serving.
Notes
For a twist, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for heat or mix in shredded cheese for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg