Description
This creamy Thanksgiving corn recipe is a sweet and savory side dish that’s perfect for holiday dinners. Made with corn, cream cheese, and butter, it’s quick to prepare and incredibly comforting. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family gathering.
Ingredients
2 cups sweet corn
4 oz cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
1. In a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add corn, cream cheese, butter, milk, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir occasionally until the mixture begins to melt and combine.
2. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and the ingredients are fully blended.
3. Serve directly from the skillet for a creamy texture or transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes for a golden finish.
Notes
Use frozen sweet corn for best flavor and convenience.
You can prepare this a day ahead and reheat with a splash of milk.
Optional: add a sprinkle of paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg