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Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe

Published: Jun 17, 2022 · Modified: Jan 4, 2024 by Irena Macri · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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This Instant Pot creamed corn recipe is super creamy, perfectly sweet and savory and so easy to make that you will never buy canned creamed corn again! Serve this classic Southern side dish at your next barbecue or as part of the holiday table spread. This corn recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.


Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe
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  1. What Is Creamed Corn?
  2. Instant Pot Creamed Corn
  3. Creamed Corn Ingredients
  4. How To Make Creamed Corn In Instant Pot
  5. Creamed Corn Variations
  6. What To Do With Creamed Corn
  7. How To Store Creamed Corn
  8. More Instant Pot Corn Recipes
  9. Full Recipe & Nutrition
  10. Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe

What Is Creamed Corn?

You might have seen cans of creamed corn in the grocery store and it's probably the one you've tried before. 

In the most common version, the cooked corn kernels are blended with water or stock, seasoning and a thickener. The corn milk from the pulp makes this pureed mixture super creamy without having to add cream or milk. More cooked corn kernels are often added for extra crunch. It's sweet and savory in flavor.

Homemade creamed corn recipes will often add milk or cream, or even cheese, as well as partially blend the corn to release its milky liquid. 

Creamed corn can be purchased in cans, jars or frozen and may be used in many dishes like soups, casseroles, and even desserts (it can act as a thickener and provide a buttery flavor to the dish). Oftentimes, it's simply served as a side dish.

Creamed Corn In Instant Pot

Instant Pot Creamed Corn

Making homemade creamed corn in Instant Pot is quick and easy in the Instant Pot. You can use fresh, frozen or canned corn kernels and this recipe features milk, cream cheese and butter, all of which give this dish the most luxurious, rich flavor and silky finish.

The corn is cooked with dairy, seasonings and a little water, then partially blended to get that extra sweet corn flavor and natural creaminess. The result is creamy, cheesy, savory and sweet creamed corn that will beat the canned version every time!

You can serve Instant Pot creamed corn it as a side dish for dinner, at a barbecue or to complement other holiday dishes around Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter.

Instant Pot Creamed Corn Homemade Recipe

Creamed Corn Ingredients

The ingredients for this creamed corn recipe are simple and easy to get:

  • Corn – Sweet corn will give you a much sweeter flavor, while regular corn will be more savory (many recipes will then add additional sugar to compensate). We used frozen sweet corn kernels as it's affordable and available all year round but strained canned corn or fresh corn off the cob is perfectly fine too.
  • Creamy bits– Cream cheese, butter and milk are used to cook the creamed corn and extra grated cheese like Cheddar is stirred in right at the end (this is optional). Additional cheese is optional. Some recipes call for cream and milk but we think cream cheese is the perfect choice to give creaminess AND cheesiness without getting too heavy.
  • Seasoning – Garlic and onion powders will give it a lot of savory flavors (plus, salt and pepper). A little cayenne or chili for a kick is particularly nice. Sugar is optional; it can add extra sweetness if you're using regular corn rather than sweet corn. 
Frozen corn for creamed corn recipe
Creamed corn ingredients

How To Make Creamed Corn In Instant Pot

You will find the full recipe with ingredients and nutritional breakdown in the recipe card below. Here are some handy step-by-step photos of how to make homemade creamed corn in the Instant Pot. You can use a 6-quart or 8-quart Instant Pot.

Pressure Cooking The Corn

Step 1. Add ⅔ cup of milk and ⅓ cup of water to the Instant Pot.

Step 2. Add frozen corn, all of the seasonings and top with cubed butter and cream cheese. Use a spatula to stir the corn through very roughly. If using frozen corn, the mixture will get a little sticky.

Step 1 Add milk and water to the Instant Pot
Step 2 Add frozen corn and seasoning
Add cream cheese and butter to the Instant Pot to make creamed corn
How to make creamed corn in Instant Pot

Step 3. Secure the lid. Set to Pressure Cook for 5 minutes on a HIGH setting. The Instant Pot will take about 10-12 minutes to come to pressure (this is for frozen corn as it takes longer than canned or fresh). Once the timer is done, use the quick release to let off the pressure manually. 

Step 4. Open the lid. It will look like some of the creamed cheese hasn't melted into the corn but don't worry, it will in a second.

Step 5. Add the cheese and stir through the corn. Everything should get incorporated and smooth out.

Setting the Instant Pot timer for creamed corn
Creamed corn after pressure cooking
Adding cheese to Creamed corn
Stirring the cheese into creamed corn

Partially Puree The Corn

Step 6. Scoop a cup of the corn and the sauce and add to a bowl or a jug. Puree with an immersion stick blender until thick and creamy. You can also use a food processor or a blender. Return creamy puree to the Instant Pot and stir through the corn.

Serve sprinkled with pepper, paprika and parsley or green onions.

Scoop a cup of corn and liquid into a jug
Puree the corn with an emersion stick or a blender
Return the pureed corn to the pot
Creamed corn finished result

Creamed Corn Variations

  • French Onion Creamed Corn - add a tablespoon or two of French onion soup powder (hold back on the salt) and once cooked, stir through with a good handful of chopped green onions.
  • Mexican Creamed Corn - Add cumin, smoked paprika, coriander seed powder and dried oregano as well as a chopped tomato and jalapenos to the cooking corn. Top with
  • Bacon Cream Corn - Cook a cup of diced bacon bits in the Instant Pot on Saute or in a frying pan on the stove until browned and crispy. Use the cooking fat and quarter of the bacon to cook with the corn and reserve the rest for serving over the corn once it's finished.
  • Smokey Cream Corn - Use smoked paprika and smoked cheese.
  • Cajun Cream Corn - Saute onions and diced bell pepper, then add the corn and Cajun (Creole) spice blend as well as cream cheese and milk. You can add some chopped jalapenos or chili to the mix.

What To Do With Creamed Corn

  • Barbecue side dish: Creamed corn goes well with barbecue foods such as grilled meat, chicken, shrimp and fish. It pairs well with cornbread and can be scooped on top of pulled pork or hamburgers in the bun.
  • Thanksgiving & Christmas: Warm creamed corn pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, chicken, or ham. 
  • Creamed corn casserole: Transfer the creamed corn to a casserole or baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese and breadcrumbs; pop under the broiler for 5-10 minutes until golden brown on top. Check out this recipe from Unsophisticook blog (see pic below).
  • Get creative with variations (see above): You can spice things up with chopped jalapenos, add Taco seasoning to give it a little Tex Mex flare or top the corn with crispy bacon or smokey cheese. 
  • Add it to soups and stews: Use leftover creamed corn to make a chowder soup or to add to a creamy potato soup or white chicken chili. 
  • Get baking: Add to the batter to make savory pancakes, muffins and slices. Thicken it up with flour and cheese to make batter for creamed corn fritters.
Creamed corn casserole recipe
Photo by © Unsophiticook

How To Store Creamed Corn

  • Make ahead and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat on the stove if chilled, or defrost overnight in the fridge and then reheat.

More Instant Pot Corn Recipes

If you like cooking with corn or looking for recipes during corn season, make sure to check out our Mexican street corn soup (if you love those creamy recipes), our corn mac & cheese for something comforting and hearty, and for those outdoor gatherings, check out Instant Pot corn on the cob with Cajun butter and lime and our quinoa, corn and crispy bacon salad.

Want even more? Check out these Instant Pot Recipes Using Corn.


Full Recipe & Nutrition

Below is the full list of ingredients, instructions, notes, tips and nutritional breakdown. Don't forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment with feedback or any questions.

Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe

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Instant Pot Creamed Corn Recipe

Delicious, creamy and easy Instant Pot creamed corn made from scratch. This sweet and savory classic Southern side dish is perfect for the holidays and is particularly good with barbecue foods. You will never buy canned creamed corn again!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Servings: 8 (6-8 depending on serving size)
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Irena Macri

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen corn about 900 g
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 3 oz butter 85 g
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional, if using regular corn instead of sweet
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese grated, optional
  • 1 tablespoon parsley for garnish, also paprika and green onions

Instructions

  • Add milk and water to the Instant Pot.
  • Add frozen corn, all seasonings and top with cubed butter and cream cheese. Use a spatula to stir the corn through very roughly. 
  • Secure and lock the lid. Set to Pressure Cook for 5 minutes on a HIGH setting. The Instant Pot will take about 10-12 minutes to come to pressure (this is for frozen corn as it takes longer than canned or fresh). Once the timer is done, use the quick release to let off the pressure manually. 
  • Open the lid, add the cheese and stir through the corn.
  • Scoop a cup of the corn and the sauce and add to a bowl or a jug. Puree with an immersion stick blender until thick and creamy. You can also use a food processor or a blender. Return creamy puree to the Instant Pot and stir through the corn. 
  • Serve sprinkled with pepper, paprika and parsley or green onions.

Notes

  • Lighten it up: Use low-fat cream cheese and skim/light milk to make a lower-calorie version of this recipe.
  • You can use frozen, canned or fresh corn here.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 823IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
KeywordCorn Recipes, creamed corn recipes, pressure cooker recipes, Side Dishes
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  1. Dora J Williams

    November 22, 2023 at 6:09 pm

    Can I double this recipe

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    • Instant Pot Eats

      November 26, 2023 at 11:55 pm

      Yes, should still work in the 6-quart IP. Cooking time is the same, it might take a little longer to build up the pressure due to the volume of food.

      Reply
  2. Diane

    January 13, 2023 at 12:29 pm

    Can I make this ahead?

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  3. Allie

    January 2, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    This was so great! Will definitely be my go-to if I want to make an easy creamed corn or something similar. I was looking for a recipe that required minimal effort and didn’t say anything about heavy cream or half and half - some recipes I saw had said if you use a dairy product with lower fat content, even with the butter, it would curdle. This recipe certainly proved that wrong. This was creamy and delicious. I added ras al hanout to the pot for an additional spice layer like you would in some creamy white sauces. I also mixed in a few cups of fresh baby spinach, which promptly wilted in the heat. I could see how this would work with other frozen vegetables, like green beans or something similar.

    Reply
    • Instant Pot Eats

      January 11, 2023 at 8:21 pm

      Thanks, Allie. Love the added spinach for extra nutrients and a little spice with ras el hanout 🙂

      Reply
  4. Annie

    November 18, 2022 at 11:43 am

    If I use canned corn - how long do I set the instant pot for?

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    • Instant Pot Eats

      November 28, 2022 at 12:38 am

      If the corn is already cooked, you only need about 1 minute at HIGH pressure.

      Reply
  5. Kris

    October 9, 2022 at 1:43 am

    It was super easy to make and delicious!

    Reply
  6. Tara

    June 22, 2022 at 1:04 am

    Effortless side dish - so yummy, too! This is perfect for any time of the year but I am truly excited to share this with friends and family during the holiday season.

    Reply
  7. Tavo

    June 21, 2022 at 1:33 am

    One word! Fantastic! This recipe made me feel like a real chef!

    Reply
  8. Sharon

    June 20, 2022 at 11:48 pm

    Omgsssshhh so delicious! I am always looking for new Instant Pot recipes and this corn was super easy and so good. The family loved it too. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. Patty at Spoonabilities

    June 20, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    Love love love this creamed corn recipe! It is a huge hit with us - we're absolute corn-holics. LOL

    Reply
  10. Kris

    June 20, 2022 at 9:56 pm

    This came out perfectly creamy and delicious! Can't wait to make again! 🙂

    Reply

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