Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
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Skipped the canned cream corn this year and make it from scratch right in the crockpot – it’s so rich and creamy and unbelievably easy to make with just 5 ingredients!
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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 real estate.
- Dump and go. This is one of those favorited crockpot recipes where you can simply drop all your ingredients in the crockpot, cover and stir!
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.
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
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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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!
I have never made my own creamed corn, but I’m guessing it’s head and shoulders above the canned version. Yours looks delicious. Must try!
Tehehe high-5, I love creamy corn as well such
as in creamy corn & crab salad dishes 🙂 This
recipe is really easy! I’m not sure what a crockpot
is but can I place all the ingredients in a normal
pan on a low-heat stove? Xx
You most certainly can but you won’t be able to obtain the flavors of the corn that really soak up the flavors in a crockpot (slow cooker) that is cooked over a span of 2-3 hours.
Ah, ok thanks for the info + reply c: I think
I’m gonna put a slow cooker on m Christmas
wishlist haha! Xx
I hope you get a slow cooker for Christmas – it’s one of my favorite kitchen tools!
Hi..this looks AH-mazing..do you know if it re-heats well?
Yes! It reheats very well. We like to nuke it in the microwave in 30 second increments.
Thanks for the response but sorry I have one more question. Do you know if doubling it in the crockpot has the same outcome?
I recommend adding about an additional hour if you are planning to double this recipe. Hope that helps!
do u not stir this for 2 hrs? the cream cheese & butter doesnt seem to be mixin in?
Kav, as indicated in the recipe, this is stirred at the end of cooking time, and then cooked for an additional 15 minutes from there.
i just saw this recipe on Pinterest, it looks so yummy… i don’t have a slow cooker, can i make it in a thick ceramic cooking pot in the oven on low heat?
I actually haven’t tried the oven method just yet!
Ceramic, probably. I use the cast iron dutch ovens. There’s a whole cook time conversion table for them.
I love making this dish, but like it even better using frozen corn. Canned corn is full of salt.
I added jalapeño and cumin….yummmm
Can this creamed corn recipe be made a day ahead? Am thinking of making the day before Thanksgiving and then reheat it on Thanksgiving day
Yes, absolutely. This reheats very well! 🙂
I actually have some of this in the crockpot right now and it’s killing me that I can’t stir yet! I am so excited and I am so glad to hear it reheats well. I will be bringing it to my family tomorrow for Thanksgiving!
Question, I’m lactose challenged, could I make this with original Soy milk in substitute of dairy milk?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications.
When my son was diagnosed as lactose intolerant, corn was removed from his diet It contains lactose. Sorry to tell you this 🙁
I dont know where I saw it, wait I do remember, but I pinned her slow cooker creamed corn recipe last week and wanted it so much. And I want yours even more. Beautiful!
Dude, if you lived any closer, I would seriously bring you a bowl of this. We made way too much for just two people, and honestly, I don’t think I should be eating all of this – my skinny jeans are getting too tight!
I make this all the time but will tell you that FROZEN WHITE & YELLOW corn mixed is the BEST for the Crock-Pot. I use 2 bags ORGANIC CORN from Trader Joe’s & mix with the cream cheese, butter & black pepper. I do NOT use SUGAR as you don’t need it. For the right crowd…I chop up a Jalapeno Pepper minus the seeds. IT’S SO GOOD!
Thanks for the tip on omitting the sugar and adding seeded jalapenos-you didn’t omit the milk did you?
Ha,Ha, Ha.
I love it when someone decides to change up a recipe. Post your own
I love when people change up the recipe, if its tried and true why not! Jalapenos is a great idea!
Grow up
I just found this recipe. My first thought was no sugar and my second was to add jalapeno. I think this would be great as an appetizer with tortilla chips or on a taco bar at a summer party.
I use jalapeño cream cheese. It gives just enough of the spice without being overwhelming. It really is delicious!
Can you use dried cayenne pepper instead of jalapeno pepper? How much?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment regarding substitutions and modifications. Sorry, Sarah!
Made this for Thanksgiving yesterday. Added what was left of it to my turkey soup today along with some leftover gravy, noodles too. Really tasty.