Grilled Creamed Corn

Grilled Creamed Corn is an easy side dish to add to any meal on the grill and it’s delicious enough to serve with your holiday dinners. Cheesy creamed corn topped with bacon is a guaranteed hit for everyone.

Grilled Corn on the Cob is one of our go to side dishes but this Grilled Cream Corn Recipe is takes the flavor of sweet corn to a new level and tastes like a million bucks. This is not the cafeteria creamed corn casserole we all grew up with!

When we are entertaining or hosting for the holidays, our pellet grill is super handy for cooking side dishes. This grilled creamed corn cooks in about 30 minutes and will compliment any steak dinner, grilled pork chops or serve it up alongside your Thanksgiving Turkey.

Ingredients Needed for Creamed Corn Recipe

• Frozen Corn – canned corn or fresh corn with corn kernels cut from the cob
• Cream Cheese – substitute heavy cream if that’s what you have on hand
• Minced Garlic or shallot
• Cheddar Cheese – substitute Parmesan cheese if preferred
• Kosher Salt
• Smoked Paprika
• Cooked Bacon
• Parsley – optional garnish or chives

Step By Step Directions for Creamed Corn

1. Add butter, cream cheese and minced garlic in a large skillet.
2. Add the frozen corn, smoked paprika and kosher salt.

3. Add the shredded cheddar to the corn mixture. 
4. Stir until well combined.
5. Place on a grill at 350°, cook with the grill closed.

6. Cook for 15 minutes, stir to mix well. 
7. Continue to cook 15 minutes or until corn is bubbly around the edges and heated through.
8. Remove from grill, stirring to mix well. 
9. Chop the bacon and sprinkle over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Grilled Creamed Corn with Bacon is the ultimate side dish that brings smoky flavor, creamy texture, and crispy bacon together in one unforgettable bite. It’s an easy way to elevate corn in any season and a guaranteed hit at every cookout. Serve it alongside your favorite grilled meats for a crowd-pleasing combo that screams comfort food.

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Grilled Creamed Corn

Grilled Creamed Corn is an easy side dish to add to any meal on the grill and it's delicious enough to serve with your holiday dinners. Cheesy creamed corn topped with bacon is a guaranteed hit for everyone.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesy corn skillet, cheesy creamed corn, corn and bacon skillet, grilled corn skillet

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 2 bags 10 ounces each frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon minced parsley optional garnish

Instructions

• Melt butter and cream cheese in a skillet with the minced garlic over medium heat.
• Add the frozen corn, seasoning with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the shredded cheese.
• Cook over a 350° grill fire with the lid closed for 15 minutes. Stir to mix well.
• Continue cooking another 15 minutes or until corn is bubbly around the edges and cooked through.
• Remove from the grill. Stir until well combined.
• Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with parsley.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Reheat in a pan with a splash of milk or cream. Cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 676mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

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