Garlic Cream Cheese Corn
Creamy, garlicky, and utterly irresistible, Garlic Cream Cheese Corn is a simple yet indulgent side dish that will elevate any meal with its rich flavors. Perfectly sweet frozen corn kernels are sautéed in buttery, fragrant garlic before being smothered in a luscious cream cheese and milk sauce that’s seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt and pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a delightful blend of savory comfort and creamy texture, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, holiday feasts, or potlucks. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, this decadent dish will have everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: garlic cream cheese corn, creamy corn side dish, quick corn recipe, buttery garlic corn.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and sauté them in the melted butter until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the frozen corn kernels to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes and add it to the skillet along with the milk.
Stir constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.4 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
