{"id":3889,"date":"2026-05-07T01:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.hopemakers.online\/2026\/05\/07\/southern-4-ingredient-creamed-corn\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T01:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T01:56:25","slug":"southern-4-ingredient-creamed-corn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=3889","title":{"rendered":"Southern 4-Ingredient Creamed Corn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg1_NBi6PqAOWx4uj0MX9XHdAaZbSsW8KRpWO5aIhRH676GdGYz55W-xaKjv4N39KViOWLdXHadUYuGy_vGCTIC8V4Rty12_XWLVpah_4p3P7b5T3xpgY38jrLsULMoJzp31OaBo1d4QzxMmwnpkKE2megXRjQuhhPIJ9Bpn2RcdS1TfbVBPQDk0bTW-E0F\/w311-h467\/669858389_122243173622099504_3968831944472306217_n.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southern 4-Ingredient Creamed Corn<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rich, smooth, and just sweet enough, this velvety creamed corn tastes like it simmered all day \u2013 but comes together in about 20 minutes with just four simple ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prep time:\u00a02 minutes<br\/>Cook time:\u00a015\u201320 minutes<br\/>Servings:\u00a06\u20138<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>4 cups (20 oz) frozen corn kernels<\/p><\/li><li><p>1 cup heavy cream<\/p><\/li><li><p>\u00bd cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces<\/p><\/li><li><p>\u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>Combine ingredients\u00a0\u2013 Place the corn, heavy cream, butter, and sugar into a medium saucepan.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Melt and mix\u00a0\u2013 Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and everything is well combined.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Simmer\u00a0\u2013 Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15\u201320 minutes, stirring occasionally.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Thicken\u00a0\u2013 The liquid will reduce and thicken into a creamy sauce. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes \u2013 it will continue to thicken as it cools.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Adjust and serve\u00a0\u2013 Taste and add a pinch of salt or more sugar if desired. Serve warm.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creamed corn is a classic Southern side dish that pairs beautifully with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>Roast chicken, meatloaf, ham, or grilled pork chops<\/p><\/li><li><p>Mashed potatoes, green beans, or a crisp salad<\/p><\/li><li><p>Cornbread or soft dinner rolls (perfect for soaking up the extra sauce)<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leftover Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Use as a topping for baked potatoes or rice.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Stir into soups or chowders for extra creaminess.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips &amp; Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>Add a little salt\u00a0\u2013 A pinch of salt (\u00bc tsp or to taste) balances the sweetness beautifully.<\/p><\/li><li><p>For a savory version\u00a0\u2013 Omit the sugar and add \u00bc tsp black pepper and a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Use fresh corn\u00a0\u2013 Substitute 4\u20135 ears of fresh corn (cut off the cob). You may need to add 2\u20133 tablespoons of water or milk as fresh corn is less moist than frozen.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Thicker sauce\u00a0\u2013 Simmer for an extra 5\u201310 minutes to reduce further.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Thinner sauce\u00a0\u2013 Stir in a splash of milk or cream before serving.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><p>Refrigerator\u00a0\u2013 Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Reheat\u00a0\u2013 Gently warm on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of milk or cream to loosen if needed. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy this effortlessly creamy, crowd-pleasing side dish!<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern 4-Ingredient Creamed Corn Rich, smooth, and just sweet enough, this velvety creamed corn tastes like it simmered all day&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3888,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[56,114,115,24,25,26,116,82],"class_list":["post-3889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","tag-corn","tag-cream","tag-creamed","tag-heat","tag-minutes","tag-sauce","tag-southern","tag-sugar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3889"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3889\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3888"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}