Description
This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn recipe is a creamy, comforting side dish perfect for any occasion. Made with frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, and milk, it slow cooks to a rich and velvety texture, topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen corn, sugar, and salt into the slow cooker and stir to combine evenly.
- Add Dairy: Pour the milk over the corn mixture, then arrange the cubed butter and cream cheese on top of the corn evenly.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or on LOW for 5 hours until the mixture is heated through and creamy.
- Stir to Creaminess: Remove the lid and stir the corn mixture continuously until it comes together into a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Season: Stir in the pepper to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with the cooked, crumbled bacon and thinly sliced chives before serving warm.
Notes
- Frozen corn can be used directly without thawing for convenience.
- When initially stirring after cooking, the cream cheese may look curdled – keep stirring until smooth.
- If using canned corn, drain thoroughly before adding to the slow cooker to avoid excess liquid.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or substitute with half-and-half.
- Adjust sugar and salt to taste depending on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
