Skinny Creamed Corn

It’s not summer without a big bowl of southern creamed corn. It tastes like candy. Usually creamed corn is made with lots of cream and calories, but not this Skinny Creamed Corn. And it’s still every bit as delicious.

This recipe only has 4 ingredients plus salt and pepper. Simple recipes really are the best and when we’re talking fresh summer corn, you don’t need to add much It’s already delicious right off the cob.

If you want to add an extra flavor dimension, try adding a little Parmesan cheese or some fresh basil or thyme. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit.

Yes, creamed corn in a can is good, but it is heavenly when you make it from scratch.

This Skinny Creamed Corn is low in calories and low in fat. No cream needed, just 2 tablespoons of butter and some skim milk mixed with cornstarch makes it super creamy and rich tasting.

Skinny Creamed Corn makes a great side for a cookout or to serve along with Skinny Chicken Fried Steak.

Recipe Notes:

• If your corn is in season and fresh, it should be plenty sweet. If you need to add a little sweetness try sprinkling on a little Splenda or Truvia. You won’t need much.
• Be sure to scrape the cobs with the back of a knife to get as much of the pulp and milk as you can. This will help thicken your creamed corn.

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Skinny Creamed Corn

Skinny Creamed Corn has a creamy. buttery taste but is low in calories and fat. No cream needed!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Southern

Servings 6

Calories 66 kcal

Author skinnysouthern

Ingredients

• 5 ears corn
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black
• Truvia or Splenda optional

Instructions

1. Cut kernels from cobs and scrape cobs with the back of a knife to remove as much "milk" as possible.

2. Melt butter  over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Whisk together milk and cornstarch.

4. Add milk mixture to skillet. Cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

5. Add salt and pepper. If you want more sweetness, add Truvia or Splenda to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Skinny Creamed Corn

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 12mg4%

Sodium 253mg11%

Potassium 88mg3%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 2g4%

Calcium 74mg7%

Vitamin A 230IU5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.