This Jalapeño Creamed Corn comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an easy and flavorful side dish for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or weeknight meals. The natural sweetness of corn pairs perfectly with spicy jalapeños and a creamy, cheesy sauce for a comforting side with just the right amount of heat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and Easy: With minimal prep and only 25 minutes of cooking time, this creamed corn is simple enough for any occasion.
• Flavorful and Creamy: Sweet corn, cream cheese, and jalapeños come together to create a rich, creamy side dish with a delicious spicy kick.
• Versatile Side Dish: Serve it alongside Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter dishes, or enjoy it with your favorite family dinner any time of year.

Ingredient Substitutions

Frozen Corn: Frozen corn is preferred for its flavor and texture, but canned corn can be used if that’s what you have available.

Cream Cheese: Full-fat cream cheese gives the dish its richest and creamiest texture and is less likely to separate while cooking.

Jalapeños: Use seeded and finely chopped jalapeños for a mild-to-medium level of heat. For extra spice, leave the seeds in half of one jalapeño.

Butter: Butter is used to sauté the jalapeños and helps bring out their flavor.

Milk: Milk helps create a smooth and creamy sauce. You can use any variety of milk you prefer.

Garlic Powder: A little garlic powder adds extra savory flavor. Feel free to leave it out if you prefer a simpler taste.

Full ingredient list with quantities can be found in the recipe card below.

How to Make Jalapeño Creamed Corn

1. Cook Jalapeños: Melt the butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped jalapeños and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.

2. Add Corn: Stir in the corn and cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until it is heated through.

3. Add the Creamy Ingredients: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese, milk, and seasonings. Continue stirring until the cream cheese has completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat promptly to prevent the cream cheese from separating.

4. Serve: Transfer the warm creamed corn to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a creamy, flavorful side dish.

Jalapeño Creamed Corn

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

This homemade Jalapeño Creamed Corn is the best holiday side dish.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup diced jalapenos (about 4 jalapeno peppers), seeded and finely chopped (don’t de-seed ¼ of one for medium spice)
• 2 (16-oz) bags frozen corn
• 1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, cubed
• 2-4 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Over medium heat, melt the butter in a large pot.
2. Add the jalapenos and cook until they slightly soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the corn and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to low and mix in the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of milk, and seasonings. Once the cream cheese has melted, remove from heat to prevent the cheese from splitting. If the sauce isn’t smooth add 1-2 more tablespoons of milk.
5. Transfer the creamed corn to a serving dish and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g

The nutritional information provided is an estimate and may vary based on the ingredients used.