🌽 Ruth’s Chris–Style Creamed Corn Au Gratin
Sweet, silky, cheesy, and baked to golden perfection
This Creamed Corn Au Gratin is inspired by the famous Ruth’s Chris steakhouse side, with a subtle Mediterranean twist. Juicy sweet corn is folded into a velvety cream sauce, lightly sweetened, enriched with butter and cheese, and finished under the oven until bubbling and golden. It’s indulgent yet balanced — the kind of side dish people “just try once”… then go back for thirds.
Perfect with grilled meats, holiday dinners, or anytime you want comfort food done right.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
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4 cups sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1½ cups whole milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
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½ cup heavy cream
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1½ tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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¾ tsp salt
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¼ tsp white pepper or black pepper
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional, Mediterranean warmth)
Cheese & Topping
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1 cup shredded mozzarella or Gruyère
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)
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Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil.
Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute until smooth and lightly golden.
2️⃣ Add the Dairy
Slowly whisk in milk and cream, stirring constantly until thickened and silky, about 3–4 minutes.
Add sugar, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3️⃣ Add Corn & Cheese
Fold in corn and cook 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and half of the Parmesan.
4️⃣ Bake Au Gratin
Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Top with remaining Parmesan and breadcrumbs (if using).
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
5️⃣ Finish
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs.
🌿 Mediterranean Touch Ideas
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Add roasted garlic for deeper flavor
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Swap sugar for honey for natural sweetness
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Add a pinch of smoked paprika or thyme
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this the same as Ruth’s Chris creamed corn?
A: It’s a very close copycat with an au gratin finish and Mediterranean flavor balance — rich, sweet, and ultra-creamy.
Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes! Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving.
Q: Can I use canned corn?
A: Yes — drain it very well and reduce added sugar slightly.
Q: How do I make it extra cheesy?
A: Add an extra ¼ cup cheese inside and on top.
Q: Can I make it lighter?
A: Use whole milk instead of cream and reduce cheese slightly — still creamy, just less indulgent.
