A delicious homemade creamed corn recipe, with step-by-step instructions and photos. This Instant Pot creamed corn and cream cheese is a deliciously addictive side dish! If you like to cook corn and enjoy a little bit of dairy, you’ll love this unassuming pressure cooker side dish! Easy, quick, and tasty.
Creamed corn is a classic holiday side dish. But most store-bought canned creamed corn contains high fructose corn syrup, flavor enhancers and other hard to pronounce ingredients that you might want to avoid.
Make this easy homemade creamed corn instead. This recipe makes superb creamed corn without flour that is velvety creamy and indulgent , uses affordable and easy to find ingredients and gets done from start to finish in 15 minutes.
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I LOVE creating yummy delicious corn recipes. Similar to Instant Pot Corn Chowder, Air Fryer Corn Fritters, Black Bean and Corn Salad and Mexican Street Corn Salad, this easy creamed corn is our household favorite recipe.
Creamed corn with cream cheese made in Instant Pot is creamy, rich, savory, and a super easy to make in the pressure cooker. Let’s get cooking ( or shall I say Insta-potting 🙂 !)
Ingredients
Super affordable and easy to find basic ingredients are highlights of this recipe.
- Corn : The star ingredient is sweet corn. I am using frozen 28 oz. bag of sweet corn kernels.
- Butter : The classic comfort food must have. Butter helps make the best velvety creamy sauce.
- Milk : I use whole milk to make the creamy sauce. It limits the excessive calorie count compared to using half and half or heavy whipping cream.
- Sugar : Just a tablespoon of sugar t balance the flavors.
- Cream Cheese : For the indulgent creaminess that coats the sweet corn. I used low fat cream cheese but you are welcome to use regular cream cheese as well.
- Seasoning : Super simple seasoning -just salt and ground black pepper.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
How to make Instant Pot Creamed Corn?
Place all of the ingredients in the inner steel pot of Instant Pot and secure the lid.
Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button. Choose HIGH Pressure and 3 minutes. and walk away !
When the cook cycle is complete, wait for 5 minutes and then perform a Quick Release by moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING. Open the lid.
Stir everything well together. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Pro Tips :
- After opening the lid if you notice the creamed corn mixture is bit runny, you can put it back on SAUTE and cook further for few minutes. The creamed corn thickens as it cools down.
- After the Instant Pot cooking cycle is finished, wait for 5 minutes before performing quick pressure release. This will avoid spillage.
Substitutions
- Corn – I used frozen corn to make this recipe because I wanted to put minimal efforts. You can use fresh corn if you prefer. Scrape it from the cob and use just kernels. You can also use canned corn. Make sure to drain the liquid that comes with it before using it.
- Milk : For indulgent creamy texture, you can substitute whole milk with heavy cream.
- Binding Agent – I am not using any flour or corn starch in this recipe. However, for extra thickness, you can use flour or corn starch slurry while cooking.
- To Make it Vegan : Use plant based, dairy free butter. Replace milk with plant milk like almond milk or oat milk and lastly, use coconut cream to replace cream cheese.
This will make gluten free creamed corn. Make sure to use certified gluten-free products.
Variations
This recipe is super adaptable. You can scale it up or down to adjust the servings.
- Spicy – add ⅛ teaspoon of chili pepper flakes or hot pepper sauce to add a tingling taste of spicy. You can also add chopped pickled jalapeños, dill pickles or adobe flavors.
- Earthy – ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg powder adds wonderful earthy taste to the creamy dishes. It is the “x factor ” spice to many holiday dishes including Creamed Spinach.
- Creamed Peas – Instead of corn, use frozen sweet peas to make Creamed Peas recipe. Equally delish and lovely.
Equipment
I used my 6 Quart Instant Pot , electric pressure cooker to make this recipe. You can also use 8 quart Instant Pot . Cooking time will remain the same. DO not make this recipe in smaller 3 quart version.
I am also including instructions to make this recipe on the stove top. Use a heavy bottom skillet in case you are choosing that option.
Storage
This is great dish to make day or two in advance especially if you are using it for holiday dinner menu. These prep ahead recipes are saviors when you are making multiple dishes at once while hosting holiday dinners.
Allow the creamed corn to cool completely before storing. Use airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Leftovers ?
Leftovers are can easily repurposed in to a creamy dip with chips and crackers. Roasted poblano peppers or green chilies are a great addition to make a sweet and savory dip. Similar to Spinach Artichoke Dip, I make easy creamy corn dip for movie nights or game day watching.
Serving Suggestions
This amazing recipe is often requested for Thanksgiving and holiday dinners by my family and friends. We love making variety of scrumptious side dishes suitable for family dinner.
Easy Cranberry Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf Stuffing, Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes ( they are truly the game changers ) and Sweet Potato Casserole are some more amazing recipes to try for festive fall / holiday or Thanksgiving dinner.
Cooking in Instant Pot helps relieve a lot of stress during the hustle bustle of the festivals and dinner parties. Our wonderful collection of Instant Pot Recipes is also great for easy and quick family dinners on busy weeknights.
Creamed corn is also the perfect side dish to bring for potlucks, barbecue or picnics. You can also serve it alongside your comfort food favorites for a gourmet style meal at home.
FAQ
In electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot, you can cook corn in 3 minutes. Additionally Instant Pot took about 10 minutes to come up to pressure .
They are essentially the same food. Creamed corn is homemade dish made by cooking sweet corn in rich creamy milk and cream cheese sauce. Cream style corn is often sold in the cans at the grocery stores.
Yes. You can make Instant Pot creamed corn few days in advance. Allow the creamed corn to cool completely before storing. Use airtight containers and store in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave. If corn is too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches the desired consistency.
Warm up a large skillet on medium high heat. Melt the butter. Add corn and milk and mix well. Cover and let it cook for 15 minutes. Once the corn feels tender, add cream cheese, sugar and seasoning. Stir and mix well. Continue to cook till cheese is well incorporated. Transfer it to serving bowl . Serve and enjoy
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Instant Pot Creamed Corn
Equipment
Ingredients
- 28 oz. frozen corn Approximately 3.5 cups
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh chives, parsley leaves or thyme
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
How to Make Instant Pot Creamed Corn
- Place all of the ingredients in the inner steel insert of Instant Pot and secure the lid.
- Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button. Choose HIGH Pressure and 3 minutes. and walk away !
- When the cook cycle is complete, wait for 5 minutes and then perform a Quick Release by moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING. Open the lid.
- Stir everything well together. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage and Reheating
- How to Make Creamed Corn in skillet on stove Top?
- Prep time does not account for the time your pot takes to come up to pressure. These will vary a bit from individual to individual. My Instant Pot took about 6 minutes to come up to pressure.
- After opening the lid if you notice the creamed corn mixture is bit runny, you can put it back on SAUTE and cook further for few minutes. The creamed corn thickens as it cools down.
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