Creamed corn is a classic Southern-style comfort food that’s rich, sweet, and creamy. A simple 4-ingredient version is easy to make and pairs well with barbecue, fried chicken, or holiday meals.
🌽 Southern 4-Ingredient Creamed Corn
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
👨‍🍳 Instructions
- Add the corn and butter to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cream and simmer for 3–5 minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Serve warm.
✨ Optional additions
- Salt and black pepper
- A pinch of sugar (if using less-sweet corn)
- Chopped chives or parsley
- A dash of cayenne pepper for a little heat
🍽️ Serving ideas
This dish goes especially well with:
- Fried chicken
- Barbecue meats
- Biscuits
- Holiday dinners
The result is a rich, velvety corn side dish with just a handful of ingredients and plenty of Southern comfort-food appeal.
