Description
Cowboy Butter Creamed Corn is a rich, buttery, and slightly spicy twist on classic creamed corn—loaded with garlic, lemon, herbs, and a touch of heat for the perfect side dish at barbecues or steak nights.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 5 ears of corn)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp chopped chives
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the corn and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly golden.
4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.
5. Add Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and chives.
9. Serve warm as a side dish to grilled meats or seafood.
Notes
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese.
Use canned corn if fresh corn isn’t available.
Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes.
Pairs beautifully with grilled steak, chicken, or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 290
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: cowboy butter creamed corn, spicy creamed corn, buttery corn side dish, summer corn recipe, BBQ side