Easy Creamed Corn

This is what Megan brought to Thanksgiving last year. Yummmmm.
From https://damndelicious.net/2014/11/12/easy-creamed-corn/

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned or roasted
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
2. Combine cream cheese, butter and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in milk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in corn until well combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Spread corn mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 15-17 minutes.
4. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.