Description
Looking for a cozy, crowd-pleasing side dish that’s ready in minutes? This Thanksgiving Recipe Corn is creamy, rich, and bursting with sweet corn flavor—an essential addition to your holiday menu! Whether you need a quick Thanksgiving side, an easy dinner idea, or just a comforting bowl of food for chilly nights, this dish delivers big flavor with simple ingredients. It’s a go-to for anyone searching “quick sides,” “easy recipes,” or “Thanksgiving food ideas.” Perfect for potlucks, dinner ideas, or weeknight meals that need a comforting touch!
Ingredients
4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
1 cup heavy cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. If using frozen corn, thaw and drain. For canned corn, drain well. If using fresh corn, slice kernels off the cob.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter without browning it.
3. Add the corn and cook for 4–5 minutes to enhance sweetness and flavor.
4. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional sugar.
5. Pour in the heavy cream slowly and stir gently. Simmer for 3 minutes.
6. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
7. Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
8. Garnish with parsley or chives and serve warm.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with milk or use reduced-fat cream cheese.
You can enhance flavor by adding shredded cheddar or crispy bacon bits.
Leftovers reheat well with a splash of cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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