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This creamy corn with jalapeno will be your new cookout side dish go-to. The sweet pop of fresh corn is enrobed in a rich, creamy cheese and jalapeno sauce and pairs beautifully with just about anything you can cook on your grill from steaks to chicken to pork and beyond!
Jalapeno Cream Corn
The only thing better than a delicious side dish that makes everyone happy is an easy delicious side dish that makes everyone happy. This is one such dish!
We’re talking about tender sweet corn in a cream cheese sauce that has a burst of freshness from jalapeno peppers and a little cilantro. It is guaranteed to be the hit of any barbecue or cookout.
Creamy Corn with Jalapeno
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- butter
- jalapenos
- frozen corn
- cream cheese
- heavy cream
- sugar
- salt and pepper
- fresh cilantro
YES! You can make this dish with fresh corn, and you should certainly do so if you’re lucky enough to have fresh corn on hand. You’ll need 10-12 ears of corn for this recipe.
Jalapeno Corn
In a large deep-sided skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the jalapenos and saute until fragrant, until 2 minutes.
Add the corn, cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat to medium and cover with a lid. Let cook for about 6 minutes, uncover, and stir to melt the cream cheese.
Reduce heat to low, cover again with a lid, and let the corn gently simmer for 5 more minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Jalapeno Creamed Corn
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Jalapeno Cream Corn
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large fresh jalapeno OR 2 smaller jalapenos, seeds removed and finely diced, about 3 tablespoons worth (adjust as desired for more or less heat)
- 32 ounces frozen corn
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into 1″ cubes
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large deep-sided skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the jalapenos and saute until fragrant, until 2 minutes. Add the corn, cream cheese, heavy cream, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium and cover with a lid. Let cook for about 6 minutes, uncover, and stir to melt the cream cheese. Reduce heat to low, cover again with a lid, and let the corn gently simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Excellent recipe.
My original from mother in Tennessee.
Sometimes added diced green chilies.
Best corn to use — even better than fresh,
Green Giant shoe peg in small cans.
Like fresh small kernels. Crisp and fresh tasting! Of course available all year !
I’m so glad you like the recipe, Norma.