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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I’ve made this recipe several times as is, and it’s a hit every time. My fave variation is to use is frozen fire roasted corn with jalapeño cream cheese. Thank you for another great recipe! I enjoy checking DamnDelicious first when I’m thinking of trying something new. Cheers!
Great recipe been making for a long time yes 6 servings is right
I made this two years ago as I alternate holidays with my family. I can’t wait to make it again this year. It’s was delicious.
Didn’t make it yet. Looks a little soupy. Does it thicken by the time it is served?
Yes
I just want to say , this looks amazing and I am going to make this for Thanksgiving for a LARGE crowd. I admire you (or anyone) who posts their own (tried and true) recipes. I agree with some who are supportive, but do not understand self-made critics. To those “MAKE THIS RECIPE OR NOT” but don’t be so ugly, there’s enough of that going around. Also if you know how to cook at all, then you know you can lessen ingredients to suite your own taste, nothing is in concrete here. Again, thank you for this great recipe, as I was goggling “Recipes for Corn in a Crock Pot”, and this is perfect. Have a blessed day…
Thank you.
This is the best creamed corn recipe! I won’t make it any other way!
Thank you for all of your delicious recipes, you are my go-to site.
I think it’s terrible how critical people are these days. If someone wants to make a recipe different that’s wonderful, altering recipes for preference is what makes it great for each family!
Instead of picking it apart negatively, have your own website and alter it on there.
Humans have been cooking and altering recipes for centuries, be positive!
I AGREE
No need to put it in a slow cooker when you can just throw it all in a pot at once and have it ready in 10 minutes. Cook however you want though, it’s your recipe. I use one can or corn, butter, and a half pack of cream cheese, salt&pepper to taste. Throw it all in a pot, heat until all is warm and melted. If I need it later I just put a lid on it and let it sit on warm. My mom has made this since I was a kid and I love it so much. Never in a slow cooker though. Always in a regular pot on the stove.
Thank you so much! I was looking for a way to convert the slow cooker recipe to stove top and You did it for me! Making for Thanksgiving and hope it’s as good as yours! Happy Thanksgiving!
Agree you can make it on the stove top but this recipes sure comes in handy during the holidays or when entertaining to free up stove top space. Also, it travels very well in a slow cooker to bring to another person’s house.
I have made it numerous times for potlucks and its always gone and I’ve gotten requests to bring it.
Amazing! Perfect! Thank you for sharing!
Had a turkey in the freezer and decided to have a Thanksgiving dinner while on stay at home order, this creamed corn was a damn delicious additional to our meal! Stay safe y’all!
Tried this for Thanksgiving two years ago and it is now a family favorite for every holiday gathering. Also, helps to have a side that is cooking in the slow cooker – saves a stove burner. Reheats so well too.
Hello! How do you reheat? Or do you just maintain at warm when ready until ready to serve? Thanks!
Whoa! Really? Way too huge s a side for 6.
You have to look at your portion control!
Wow ouch! Obviously others didn’t find that to be true. Be kind and get your own blog.
Just served for thanksgiving dinner. Was told by bf and son in law now have to fix every time. Only way they will want to eat corn. Damn delicious!!!
1 can of corn per 2 people is what most people eat so yes 6 servings is right unless your dieting
Funny! I am thinking that if someone is on a diet that maybe cream cheese corn should not be a consideration. BTW our family thinks 1/2 can corn per person is accurate too. Happy Thanksgiving
Wow, you are a little judgemental.. They didn’t say anything wrong, and just an FYI, portion control isn’t really of that much importance for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a holiday, people enjoy it once a year. ♀️
I made this last night for a group for their xmas party, and they thought it was yummy. Many thanks
Looks great but how do I make it less soupy?! Flour?! It’s almost time to serve! Help!!
Molly, how did it turn out?
I’ve been making this for a few years now. Everyone loves it! Even the skeptics that say “I dont like creamed corn” I double the recipe and it fits well in my 6qt crockpot and the cooking time doesn’t really change.
I have to turn this on then leave for a while — can I cook it on low?
Also, I need to double the batch, will that change cook time?
This will be my third year making this recipe for Thanksgiving and it’s always a favorite! However this year I am pressed for time. Have you ever made the day before and re-heat on thanksgiving?
I always start this the day before (just now actually). It thickens but I prefer it that way, if you wish you can add a tiny bit of milk the next day after you pull it out of the fridge to reheat, but I honestly think the thickness is better for plating. It’s almost better as leftovers!
Anyone know what size crock pot you would use for a double batch?
Looks divine! Can you tell me what the seasonings are sprinkled on top of the corn at the very end? Thanks!