Every single time I see creamed corn or say the word creamed corn I think of an old Bill Engval skit where he talks about his wife couponing. You will have to Google it and find it because then, reading the rest of this post about how to cook canned creamed corn will be funny to you!
Creamed corn is a WONDERFULLY sweet invention by someone who loves #allthegoodthings! If you have never eaten creamed corn, it might take a little getting used to, BUT totally worth it! Hello sweet corny goodness!
Now, I KNOW you have some questions like…
WHAT EXACTLY IS CREAMED CORN?
Creamed corn is a canned corn where the kernels are removed from the ear as well as the “milk” from the cob. The “milk” is removed by scraping the cob well with a knife and this removes the ends of the corn pieces that adhere to the cob as well as the sweet milky looking juice. YUM!
These are then cooked up and canned or frozen for your later enjoyment!
HOW DO YOU USE CREAMED CORN?
Creamed corn can be used by simply cooking it up (like we do in the recipe at the end of this post) OR you can use creamed corn in cornbread recipes.
HOW LONG IS CREAMED CORN GOOD FOR?
You should place your creamed corn dish into the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking it and you should eat up or freeze the remainder within 5 days.
CAN YOU FREEZE CREAMED CORN?
Yes, you can freeze the creamed corn if you have leftovers, that is a good way to preserve it. Simply make sure that you are using a freezer safe container and remove as much of the air as possible. You will want to use your frozen creamed corn within 6 months.
WHAT CAN I ADD TO MY CREAMED CORN FOR FLAVOR?
Many people like to add various ingredients to their creamed corn for flavor and all of the following are DELICIOUS! Use your imagination!
- Bacon
- Jalapenos
- Tomatos
- Ham
- Smoked Sausage
Simply cook up the meat and add it straight away to your creamed corn as it heats.
HOW TO COOK CREAMED CORN IN THE OVEN.
If you want to prepare this recipe in the oven rather than the stove top, simply choose an appropriately sized oven safe baking dish (about 1 quart), spray with non stick spray, mix the ingredients in a bowl and pour into the baking dish. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.
HOW TO COOK CREAMED CORN IN THE CROCKPOT.
In a very small crockpot, prepare with non stick spray, pour all of the ingredients into the crock pot and give it a stir, place the lid on tightly and set on low. Will be ready in 3-4 hours.
WHAT GOES GOOD WITH CREAMED CORN?
Creamed corn is EXCELLENT with a good Barbecue, either Lexington Style or Good ol Red Sauce Barbecue. A Red Barbecue Slaw and a Cowboy baked beans dish would make an excellent meal. Boy howdy! YUM!
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR CREAMED CORN
- While I usually tell you to drain a canned food and then add water back, in this case, no. The liquid part of the can is important for the flavor here, so please leave it in there!
- Adding the cream and sugar is optional, however, if you want your creamed corn to taste like homemade, I think it is important.
Here Are Some Other Fun Corn Recipes Too!
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How to Cook Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz can of creamed corn
- 1 tbs butter
- 1 tbs heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat on the stovetop, place all of the ingredients together.
- Heat over medium heat until heated through and bubbly, serve hot.
Notes
- While I usually tell you to drain a canned food and then add water back, in this case, no. The liquid part of the can is important for the flavor here, so please leave it in there!
- Adding the cream and sugar is optional, however, if you want your creamed corn to taste like homemade, I think it is important.
Nutrition
A VERSE TO SHARE
In Matthew, Jesus tells about how God will separate people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. I pray, dear God, that I will have been good enough to be a sheep.
I ask you, PLEASE, go read Matthew 25. It says that when Jesus sits upon his throne, ALL THE PEOPLE FROM ALL THE NATIONS will be gathered together in front of him and he will separate them one from another.
ALL THE PEOPLE FROM ALL THE NATIONS. That is exactly what the Bible says.
It DOES NOT say, he will separate the Americans good from bad, the Mexicans good from bad or the Syrians good from bad. Nope. It says ALL THE PEOPLE FROM ALL THE NATIONS.
Why does it say that?
Well, I’m not Bible scholar BUT it implies to me that God loves EVERYONE from all nations and that HE sees us ALL as his children. HIS children will be found in ALL nations and he will divide the good ones from the bad ones.
If you follow that reasoning out, you will also believe that while we may have suspicions about those from other countries, it is still our DUTY to care for the sick, feed the hungry, minister to and visit those in prison and so on. REGARDLESS of where they come from.
WHOA!
Jesus said, “Whatever you did for the least of these you did for me”.
It’s important to note, Jesus didn’t say that YOU should separate the sheep from the goats. He said YOU (and I) should CARE for them and HE will do the separating.
I hope you will go read ALL of Matthew 25 and make your own decisions.
Matthew 25: 35-40
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
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