Jalapeno Cream Corn

Made with jalapenos, a creamy butter, and parmesan sauce, Jalapeno Cream Corn is the perfect complement to summer dinners and parties.

Looking to turn up the heat with other delicious side dishes? Try my Crockpot Velveeta Mac and Cheese or my Shoe Peg Corn Salad.

Everyone loves how rich and creamy this Jalapeno cream corn is. I find it easy to make and store in the fridge until you’re ready to bake it, too.

There’s a running joke around our house about all the vegetables that my guys eat. There are two: corn and green beans.

It’s frustrating because I love vegetables, and I want them to enjoy them with me, but I don’t see it anytime soon, sadly. This simple jalapeno creamed corn makes a fantastic side dish for dinner or a covered dish for a crowd.

If your family isn’t fond of jalapeños or feels they are just too spicy, you can substitute chopped green chilies. You can also just leave the jalapeños out of the cream of corn – it will still be absolutely delicious. Or try this Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese.

Looking for more easy side dishes? Try this broccoli, cauliflower, and cheese casserole.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Corn: Shoe peg corn is very sweet and tender – it makes this cream corn dish fantastic. You can substitute any type of canned corn (drain well) or even frozen corn.
• Heavy cream and milk: You can use whole milk or 2% like I do because that’s what is always on hand at my house.
• Jalapeño: I used a fresh jalapeno but you could substitute jarred (pickled) jalapenos, if preferred. I remove the seeds and membranes of the fresh jalapeno so it’s not over-the-top too hot.
• Granulated sugar: An extra little sweetness adds to the flavors of this corn side dish.
• Vegetable or canola oil: You can substitute any type of oil that you prefer- olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil.
• Grated parmesan: The perfect topping – delicious, but optional.

For a complete list of ingredients, see the detailed recipe card below.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.

Step 2: Add the oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add the minced jalapeños and cook for 1-2 minutes, just until they have softened a bit. If you are substituting pickled jalapeños, there’s no need to cook them in oil.

Step 3: Add the cream, milk, salt, pepper (if using), and sugar to the jalapeños in the saucepan still over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.

Step 4: Meanwhile, combine the melted butter with the flour in a small mixing bowl to make a roux. Whisk until smooth, paste-like.

Step 5: Once the cream mixture comes to a boil, remove it from the heat.

Step 6: Stir 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the prepared roux in the bowl, whisking until smooth.

Step 7: Return the roux to the Dutch oven with the rest of the hot cream mixture.

Step 8: Add the drained corn, gently stirring to combine. If you want to add a little more color contrast to this corn side dish, stir in a small jar of diced pimentos or sauté half of a sweet red bell pepper with the jalapeños.

Step 9: Cook the creamed corn over medium heat until the mixture returns to a boil. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes just until it begins to thicken, stirring constantly.

Step 10: Place the hot creamed corn mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Garnish the Parmesan with more diced jalapeños, if desired.

Step 11: Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly throughout. The consistency of cream corn will solidify more as it cools down a bit. Serve at once.

Jalapeno cream corn is also delicious with chopped cilantro and topped with crispy, crumbled bacon.

Jalapeno Cream Corn FAQs

How to store creamed corn

Store leftover cream corn refrigerated for 2-3 days in an air-tight container.

How to reheat cream corn

You can easily reheat creamed corn in a sauce pan over low heat, stirring often so it doesn’t scorch on the bottom.

Alternatively, you can reheat creamed corn in the microwave at full power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval.

Can you freeze cream corn?

I have tried this a couple of times and wasn’t thrilled with the texture. It was watery and runny, so I’m not recommending that it can be frozen and reheated.

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