Brookville Hotel Creamed Corn Recipe (Famous Kansas Style!)

Discover the legendary creamed corn that made Brookville Hotel in Kansas famous! This rich, velvety side dish transforms simple frozen corn into restaurant-quality comfort food using heavy cream and a few pantry staples. Perfect for elevating any meal, this gluten-free recipe proves that the best comfort foods often have the simplest ingredients.

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Why This Recipe Works

This recipe comes from the legendary Brookville Hotel in Abilene, Kansas, which served family-style fried chicken dinners since 1915. The secret lies in using heavy whipping cream instead of milk or half-and-half, creating that signature rich, luxurious texture. The cornstarch slurry technique ensures perfect thickening without lumps, while the touch of sugar balances the natural corn flavors beautifully.

Ingredients

Simple Pantry Staples:

• Frozen corn – Provides consistent texture and often superior nutrition to fresh corn
• Heavy whipping cream – Creates the signature rich, velvety base (don’t substitute!)
• Salt – Enhances the natural corn sweetness
• Sugar – Balances flavors and adds subtle sweetness
• Cornstarch – Thickens the cream to perfect consistency

How to Make Creamed Corn with Frozen Corn

1. Place salt, sugar, cream, and corn in a saucepan.
   

   

2. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and simmer.
3. Combine cornstarch with cream and add the mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
4. Cook until creamed corn is thickened.

It comes out thick and creamy, and what’s more, it’s gluten-free. Creamed corn, even outside of Kansas, never tasted so good.

Take a look at my Brookville Hotel coleslaw recipe to serve along with the corn.

Chef’s Notes

The quality of your cream makes all the difference in this recipe. Heavy whipping cream is essential for the authentic Brookville Hotel texture and flavor. Don’t be tempted to use lighter dairy products, as they won’t provide the same rich, luxurious result.

Storage & Reheating Instructions

• Reheating Tips: Warm gently over low heat, stirring frequently. If the mixture seems thick after storage, add a splash of cream.
• Refrigerator Storage: Store in airtight containers for 3-5 days. The cream base stays well, and the flavors improve overnight.
• Freezing Method: Fill freezer bags halfway and lay them flat for efficient storage. They freeze well for up to 3 months.

Want some more ways to serve corn? Try these recipes!

• Rudy’s Creamed Corn
• Creamed Corn Casserole
• Cheesy Creamed Corn
• Indian Corn Casserole
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Old Bay Corn on the Cob
• Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
• Cornmeal Mush Recipe
• Sedona White Corn Tortilla Soup

Favorite Holiday Side Dish Recipes

• Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans
• Country Green Beans
• Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

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