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 made this recipe for Thanksgiving and found it to be wayyy too creamy and cheesy. It was really watery so I added more corn, but it still tasted too creamy and cheesy. I love creamed corn, and I usually love cream cheese, but I thought this was overwhelming. I would cut back on the cream cheese next time. Thanks for sharing though 🙂
Kristin, thank you for trying my recipe! And yes, feel free to cut down on th cream cheese as needed. Some like more, and some like less. Although I’m not entirely sure how it came out “too cheesy” – aside from the cream cheese, there’s actually no cheese really in here!
I was looking for a yummy side dish for this year’s Thanksgiving dinner and this was the perfect fit! Super easy to put together, didn’t take up precious oven/stove space, and basically took care of itself while I prepared other dishes! Everyone loved it! Thanks for the tasty recipe!!
Awesome! Headed to the store. I need to get the fresh thyme and grated Parmesan cheese. I’m really excited about this dish. Thank you so much. Peace&Love Happy Thanksgiving!
The cream corn recipes has unsalted butter; can I use I can’t believe it’s not butter? I’m only asking because I have all the ingredients but that. If I can avoid going to the store that would be great. However, if not I’m headed to the store. Thanks
I personally have never used that ingredient so I cannot really answer with certainty how much it will change the overall taste/texture of the dish. It is always best to use the ingredients listed in the recipe to obtain the best results possible.
What spices/condiments did you sprinkle on top? Never been a creamed corn kind of gal but I am gonna give it a shot for Thanksgiving. Thanks!
Nevermind, I see your response above!
This looks awesome! I’m not normally a fan of creamed corn, but I would love to give this a try!
I featured this post in a Thanksgiving round-up today. I hope you don’t mind!
I’m going to make this for Thanksgiving! but in your picture what is the red & green garnish sprinkled on top? Also looks like parmesan cheese?
This is garnished with fresh thyme leaves and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
I have about 50 people coming for thanksgiving. How much more do you think i will need to make than what is called for in the recipe… Surely i will have to do more than just double the recipe. PLEASE HELP lol! (I have a 6 qt crockpot)
Natalie, this recipe yields about 6-8 servings so please make the adjustments accordingly. But if you plan on quadrupling this recipe, a 6 quart crockpot may be too small.
I wonder if leftover could be frozen? Only have 3 for dinner and not sure if we could eat 3 cans worth even as leftovers…hmm maybe we could 🙂
Unfortunately, I cannot answer this with certainty as I have never tried freezing this myself – there were no leftovers left to freeze! I recommend using your best judgment for freezing and reheating.
Hi There, what kind of milk did you use? Will skim milk work?
Whole milk would really work best.
Yummmmmmmmmmmmm,
making this for Thanksgiving! thanks!!!
I have made this for several years for church pot-luck dinners. For something different I started adding a can of green chilies and it was well received! Love your site!! Especially like the Crumble Pumpkin Bread recipe!!
If I were to double this recipe for Thanksgiving, should I adjust the cooking time? Thanks!
I recommend adding about an additional hour if you are planning to double this recipe.
Made this dish on Saturday. At first I thought it was pretty disgusting — then I added salt! Definitely add salt before serving. Now I can’t stop thinking about it and I can’t wait to have leftovers during lunch today!
I’m so glad this turned out for you. And yes, a little bit of salt goes a long way!
8 slices of cooked crumbled bacon take this dish over the top!
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe! My family loved it so much that I decided to place it on my food blog as well with a link back to your blog 😉 http://www.cookingwithlibby.com/2014/11/slow-cooker-creamed-corn-slow-cooker.html
How do you know when it’s done? you say 2-3 hours.. when do you know it’s been cooking long enough? I’ve never made this before, but I love creamed corn, and your recipe looks amazing!!
Once the cream cheese has softened and everything has heated through, you’re pretty much set!
Could I use salted butter in place of unsalted?
Yes, absolutely, although I recommend using unsalted butter so that you have complete control of the salt content in this dish.
Was wondering.. in the Slow-cooker, do I cook it on Low Heat? or High Heat? I have the options of Warm, Low, High
Mae, it is best to cook on high heat for 2-3 hours.
My mom has made this for 45 years for holidays. We don’t add sugar, instead we add garlic salt. You can feel your arteries hardening as you eat it! A holiday supper would not be the same without it.
That’s a great idea! I did add the sugar and then ended up adding salt when we served it. I bet garlic salt in place of the sugar would work perfectly!
do you think you could make this using peas? my mom used to make creamed peas and they were delicious. i havent found the right recipe yet tho.
Yes, you can certainly add peas but you may have to adjust the other ingredients as needed to compensate for the added ingredient.
i meant make it using just peas, no corn. thank you for answering tho
I have actually never tried it with peas but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work!