This creamy, dreamy side dish is so easy, it practically cooks itself.

Crock Pot creamed corn is made with sweet corn, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese for an irresistibly creamy addition to any meal.

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Crock Pot Creamed Corn is a Favorite Side Because…

It’s great next to baked ham or Thanksgiving dinner!

  • This is a set-it-and-forget-it version of creamed corn that needs very few ingredients!
  • It’s great for holidays since it’s prepped ahead and saves oven space.
  • This creamed corn recipe pairs well with almost any meal.
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What You’ll Need For CrockPot Creamed Corn

  • Corn: I use frozen corn in this recipe, but you can replace it with fresh corn off the cob or drained canned corn.
  • Cream Cheese: This recipe uses a block of cream cheese. If using spreadable cream cheese, reduce the milk to ¼ cup. Do not use whipped cream cheese.
  • Milk: Milk thins out the cream cheese. Use any type.
  • Jalapeno: Diced jalapeno is optional and can be replaced with 4oz mild green chiles if desired.

Variations

  • Crumbled bacon is a great addition to crockpot creamed corn.
  • Flavored cream cheese, like onion and chive, is great.
  • Cheddar can be replaced with other cheeses, such as Colby Jack.
  • Garnish with chives or fresh parsley.
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How to Make Crock Pot Creamed Corn

  1. If using, soften jalapeno in butter.
  2. Blend some of the corn with milk and cream cheese.
  3. Add cream cheese mixture and remaining ingredients to a crockpot.
  4. Stir in butter and cheese and enjoy.

Garnish with extra diced jalapenos, bacon crumbles, or cheddar cheese.

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Storing Creamed Corn

Keep leftover slow cooker creamed corn in a covered container for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a little milk to loosen the sauce.

Freeze in quart-sized zippered bags for up to one month and reheat on low on the stovetop.

More Slow Cooker Holiday Side Dishes

Slow cookers are the perfect way to make extra space on the stovetop and in the oven!

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Crock Pot Creamed Corn

This Crock Pot Creamed Corn is cheesy, creamy, and has just the right touch of spice, making it the perfect side dish for your holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Author Holly Nilsson

Equipment

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Ingredients  

  • ¼ cup salted butter divided
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and finely diced, optional
  • 2 pounds frozen corn kernels thawed, divided
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions 

  • If using jalapeno, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add jalapeno and cook until tender. If not using jalapeno, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the slow cooker.
  • Combine 1 cup of corn with milk and cream cheese in the blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add the cream cheese mixture, remaining corn kernels, jalapenos, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to a 4 qt. slow cooker. Mix well.
  • Turn the slow cooker on to high and cook on high for 2-3 hours (or on low for 4-5 hours) or until melted and creamy.
  • Stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and cheddar cheese and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

Notes

The blending is optional but will make a creamier dish. If preferred, this can be partially blended with an immersion blender after cooking.
Diced jalapeno can be combined with the sauce mixture in Step 3 or it can be set aside and used as a garnish at the end.
Mild chiles can be substituted for jalapenos if preferred.
Crumbled bacon can be added before serving.
Crock Pot creamed corn can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop. 
Freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 4 weeks, reheat on the stovetop from frozen on low heat. 
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 222 | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Side Dish, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American

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  1. Hi Holly! I have an older copy for this recipe and have noticed a few changes. In the older version the notes indicate that the crumbled bacon, if using, could be added before serving. This version seems to indicate that the bacon can be added when cooking and/or added as a garnish. Also, the older version included a note that a 4qt slow cooker is recommended for this recipe. Please clarify. Thanks!

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    1. This recipe still uses a 4qt slow cooker, this information is listed under “equipment” as well as in step 3. You can add the crumbled bacon when cooking or for serving—either works. Enjoy!

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