Vegan Creamed Corn Recipe

By
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Updated on 06/4/22
Homemade vegan creamed corn recipe

The Spruce / Nita West

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings

Stop serving creamed corn out of a can. You'll be amazed at just how delicious creamed corn can be when prepared from scratch. This homemade version not only features fresh corn, it's also vegan, making it low in fat and cholesterol free.

This creamed corn recipe still relies on salt and sugar to carry the flavor, but it's real sugar and you know exactly how much you are using. Of course, fresh corn can also be naturally sweet, so you can reduce the amount of sugar if you're used to a lower sugar diet or your corn is particularly sweet. Try it and see before adding the sugar.

Vegan creamed corn can be served as a semi-traditional Thanksgiving side dish at your vegetarian Thanksgiving. But it's not just for holiday gatherings, it also pairs well with many dishes for dinner anytime. Try it with oven baked cauliflower wings, tofu with Swiss chard, or any other main dish.

To make this vegan, the recipe calls for soy milk. Feel free to use any other non-milk dairy substitute as long as it is unsweetened. You'll also need vegan margarine. Both are usually household staples for vegan chefs.

Ingredients

  • 8 ears fresh corn

  • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 2 teaspoons vegan margarine

  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 dash cayenne pepper, chili powder, or red pepper flakes, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for vegan creamed corn
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  2. Carefully cut the kernels off of each ear of corn.

    Carefully cut off kernels
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  3. Use the dull end of a knife to carefully scrape the remaining pulp off of each ear of corn into a bowl.

    Scrape off corn
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  4. Transfer half of the corn kernels and pulp to a blender or food processor and pulse just until smooth.

    Transfer to blender
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  5. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining whole corn kernels and the blended or processed corn. Add in the soymilk. Bring it to a slow simmer and allow to heat for about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the salt and the sugar.

    Combine corn
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  6. In a separate small skillet, melt the vegan margarine over low heat, then add the flour, stirring to form a thick paste (called a roux).

    Melt vegan margarine
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  7. Once the paste forms, transfer the margarine and flour roux to the corn mixture and heat just until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. You may need to turn the heat up to medium-high during those last 3 to 4 minutes in order to get the creamed corn to thicken. 

    Transfer roux to corn
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  8. If you are using, sprinkle your homemade creamed corn with a touch of cayenne, chili powder, or red pepper flakes, and maybe a little extra salt and sugar, to taste.

    Sprinkle corn with cayenne
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  9. Serve hot and enjoy.

    Homemade vegan creamed corn recipe
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Tips

  • Fresh local corn is available in the summer through early autumn. From late autumn through spring, you can still find corn on the cob at a grocery store (it just won't be local), or you can substitute 1 pound of frozen corn that has been thawed. If you are stocking up on local corn, it's always a good idea to shuck extra, cut the kernels off, and freeze them in a zip-top bag. That way you can enjoy sweet local corn all year long.
  • Store any leftover creamed corn in the refrigerator and use it within three to five days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
154 Calories
4g Fat
30g Carbs
5g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 702mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 8mg 38%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 317mg 7%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)