Rainwater's Thanksgiving Creamed Corn

Elevate your holiday spread with Rainwater's Thanksgiving Creamed Corn, a rich and comforting side dish that’s perfect for the festive season. This recipe blends succulent corn kernels—fresh or thawed—with a dreamy base of heavy cream, cream cheese, and a touch of sugar for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Finely chopped onion and garlic sautéed in buttery bliss add depth, while parmesan cheese (optional) lends an extra layer of savory indulgence. Thickened to perfection and seasoned with a dash of peppery warmth, this creamy delight is topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is a must-have for any Thanksgiving table! Keywords: Thanksgiving creamed corn, holiday side dish, creamy corn recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed (or fresh corn, if in season)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the corn kernels to the skillet and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes to heat the corn through.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and flour until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the corn.

Step 6

Stir well and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 8-10 minutes, until the mixture has thickened and is creamy.

Step 7

Add the cream cheese cubes to the skillet and stir until they are fully melted and incorporated into the creamed corn.

Step 8

Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

If using parmesan cheese, stir it in at this point to add a layer of savory richness.

Step 10

Transfer the creamed corn to a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve warm as a delicious Thanksgiving side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1513.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2550.3

Total Fat 173.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 481.5mg	0%
Sodium 3888.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 77.7g
Protein 62.1g	0%

Vitamin D 53.7IU	0%
Calcium 996.7mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 2798.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 30.3%