Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
by Chungah
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The dreamiest creamed corn! So velvety and creamy, and unbelievably easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Simply set and forget. SO GOOD!
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Sorry guys but I hope you’re not getting sick of all the heavy, comfort food I’ve been posting lately. I promise, once the new year hits, it’ll be vegetable, salad galore on Damn Delicious. But until then, it’s time to bring on the stretchy pants for the holidays, starting with the ultimate creamed corn that can easily (and so effortlessly) be made right in the slow cooker!
WHY MAKE CREAM CORN IN THE SLOW COOKER?
- Frees up oven space. You can let your creamed corn do its own buttery, creamy thing without taking up any precious oven or stovetop real estate.
- Dump and go. This is one of those favorited hands-off crockpot recipes where you can simply drop all your ingredients in the slow cooker, cover and stir – no babysitting needed! The slow cooker is also portable, making it so easy to travel and transport to your next holiday gathering.
- Creamy, velvety goodness. Say goodbye to the canned stuff. Nothing beats homemade creamed corn! And the slow cooker really allows the corn to soak in that buttery, creamy velvety goodness.
- Warm function. The creamed corn can be left on the warm setting, allowing the finished dish to stay warm throughout serving without overcooking or drying out.
Ingredients
Corn
We love using canned corn but thawed frozen corn can also be used in a pinch.
Milk
Whole milk is ideal here.
Sugar
For a hint of sweetness. But if sweet creamed corn is not to your liking, you can omit completely or lessen the amount of sugar to 1 teaspoon.
Cream cheese
We want to use “brick” cream cheese, not whipped. It will add all the lovely rich and creamy textures here.
Butter
For more added richness. And because it’s the holidays.
CREAMED CORN VARIATIONS
Jalapeno cream cheese
A great 1:1 swap for plain cream cheese.
Diced green chiles
For a little bit of added heat.
Chives
If you’re feeling fancy and need a bit of green for a garnish. Green onions and fresh thyme sprigs are also great options to elevate your dish.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CREAMED CORN
Tools For This Recipe
6-qt slow cooker
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn: Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using canned corn but frozen corn (thawed) can also be used.
Whole milk is a key ingredient here. We do not recommend substituting 2% or nonfat milk.
The cream cheese and the whole milk in the recipe will thicken up the creamed corn. For an even thicker consistency, you can blend some of the mixture in an immersion blender prior to serving.
Yes! Creamed corn, once cooled completely, can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days, reheating in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through.
We do not recommend freezing creamed corn as it will separate when frozen.
Yes! If you do not have a slow cooker, this is another one of our favorite creamed corn recipes.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
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Ingredients
- 3 (15.25-ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
Instructions
- Place corn into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in milk, sugar and pepper until well combined.
- Without stirring, top with butter and cream cheese. Cover and cook on high heat for 2-3 hours.
- Uncover and stir until butter and cream cheese are well combined. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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I just had to print this off it looks and sounds so good! However, the photos show little flecks of something green – what is that, parsley?
It’s fresh thyme leaves, which is completely optional.
I was hoping someone asked that. How much would you suggest?
Not too much – about 1/2-1 tsp.
Ahh! I’ve avoided buying a crockpot because apartment living does not afford much space for “non-essential” kitchen appliances, but I’ve recently moved into an apartment with a TON of closets, and have been thinking about asking for a crock pot for Christmas…
This recipe does NOT help with trying to restrain my kitchen purchases! haha, looks soo yummy and corn is my favorite veggie 🙂
I never thought I would use my slow cooker but I use it all the time. It makes life so much easier!
Was reading all the post, how did your crockpot work out for you
It worked out great. I try to use it most during the winter months.
Hello, I enjoy your recipes. What brand slow cooker / crock pot do you use?
I use All-Clad.
This may sound weird but I have been dreaming about creamed corn lately!! I need some in my life and this looks like a winner!! And in a slow cooker?! Perfect! And I am totally with you on eating more corn than the actual “main dish”, move over turkey!!! 😉
Yum, who wouldn’t love this corn with those ample pats of butter?!
So I never make corn for Thanksgiving (I have no idea why because I LOVE it), but now I think I just have to. This looks ridiculously amazing, and I love that I can drop it in the slow cooker and forget about it while I do the rest of my cooking!
This looks so good. I was wondering if I could use frozen corn.
Yes, frozen corn should work just fine.
Are those cubes of butter or cream cheese in that one photo?? Either way, I’M IN.
I’ll never be sick of comfort food – keep the deliciousness coming. Creamed corn is my favorite side dish ever, and now I can make it in the slow cooker!
I love slow cooker recipes and there’s virtually no clean up if you use slow cooker liners.
This has my name all over it! A local restaurant has a dish similar to this and I’ve been DYING to learn how to make it at home!
Don’t worry, butter was made for the holidays. At least that’s my theory and I’m sticking to it. GREG
Thank you for the nice slow cooker recipe.
BEST. CORN. EVERRRRRR!
This looks incredible! Corn and cream cheese…Yum. I am so making it for Christmas. We kinda celebrated Thanksgiving already. 🙂
Add jalapeños. I’ve always made it this way. 32 oz frozen corn, 1 stick of butter, 8 oz cream cheese. Pour corn into slow cooker, then chunk up butter, cream cheese, and jalapeños to taste. Cook on low until done. Can also be done of stove for quicker results, but better in crockpot, it stays warm on the lowest setting . Been making this for the holidays for over 20 years now. Also good for bbbq’s
1. Please don’t stop with the fat-me-up dishes — I love them. 2. Those pats of butter just sitting on the corn? OMG. Yes. 3. Loving the use of the slow-cooker here, everyone needs a dish like this on Thanksgiving!
Oh my gooood this looks amazing! I’m a sucker for creamed corn, love that this is made in the slow cooker! Pinning to make this over Christmas! 🙂
I think I could eat this every day…
I’ll never get sick of you posting comfort food! And I love that this can be made in the slow cooker and free up some over space on Thanksgiving.
I want to make this right now. That creamy yellow goodness is temping enough for them to swim in it. Argh I might be in 30 degree C weather but I want this!
Love that you made a homemade version of creamed corn! I’m going to have to see if I can sneak this past my husband!
Whoa! That looks delicious! Definitely a must have for thanksgiving! I love corn, and it has so many nutrients….nicely balanced out by the butter hahah! I can’t even imagine how good this smells in the crockpot! YUM!