This rich, creamy, lightly sweetened version is perfectly seasoned and undetectably vegan. It’s an easy, comforting side with just 7 ingredients and 25 minutes required. Let us show you how it’s done!
Origin of Creamed Corn
Creamed corn is a staple at many tables in the United States, but it’s especially common in the Midwest and the South. Homemade versions often include milk or cream, but we were surprised to learn that canned versions often don’t contain any milk or cream at all! It turns out canned versions aren’t alone. Creamed corn originated in Native American cuisine, and the “milky” part came from scraping immature corn kernels from the cob and mixing them with whole pieces of corn. Our version more closely resembles the richer Midwestern and Southern versions, but we swap out the dairy ingredients and use vegan alternatives.
How to Make Vegan Creamed Corn
This simple, 7-ingredient vegan creamed corn begins with our trusty sidekick for replicating the rich, neutral creaminess of dairy: cashews. When blended with water, they turn into a thick, creamy milk. No straining or soaking needed! Then we add the cashew milk to a skillet with frozen corn (for ease!) along with vegan butter for additional creaminess, maple syrup for sweetness, and salt and pepper for flavor. The mixture thickens as it cooks, but we take the creaminess factor even further by adding a (gluten-free) flour and water slurry. A little more cooking and it achieves a super creamy, luxurious texture. We hope you LOVE this creamed corn! It’s:CreamyRichSlightly sweetEasy to makeUndetectably vegan& SO delicious! It’s a comforting side to pair with chili, take to BBQs, or serve as part of a holiday spread. Pairing ideas? Try it alongside our Vegan Lentil Nut “Meatloaf” or Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower “Steak.”
More Vegan Holiday Sides
Vegan Green Bean Casserole Easy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes Sweet Potato Casserole Boats Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto (Instant Pot Friendly!)
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