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This Crock Pot Creamed Corn is the perfect side dish. A favorite for holiday meals, barbecues, or Sunday dinners! You will love the creamy, sweet, and savory combination of flavors.
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We cannot emphasize enough how simple this dish is. You literally just throw it all in the slow cooker and that’s it! It is always the first side-dish to get polished at the table and everyone is always wanting seconds. It is also easy to multiply to make large batches for holiday potlucks. Speaking of holidays, an added benefit of making this corn in the crock pot is it saves oven space.
I have made this both with fresh corn and frozen corn and both turn out great. Of course, fresh corn is slightly sweeter, crunchier, and fresh. However, if you are in a hurry or don’t have access to fresh corn, frozen still tastes great.
Ingredients for Creamed Corn
This easy creamed corn recipe is one of the best because the slow cooker does all the work! You can make a quick version on the stovetop if you are looking to make it quick, but the advantage of making this crockpot cream corn is so the corn has time to absorb all the cream. Trust me, it’s worth it!
- Corn – Fresh or frozen will work great for this corn mixture recipe.
- Butter – Using a knife, cut butter into slices about a Tablespoon thick and place over top the corn in the crockpot.
- Milk – You can use any type of milk like skim milk, 1%, 2%, or whole milk.
- Cream cheese – I used 6 ounces but 8 ounces will work too. It will be more creamy!
- Sugar – Add a little sweetness to the slow cooker.
- Salt and black pepper – Sprinkle as much or as little that you like.
Health Benefits of Corn
Because of fad diets and misinformation over the past decade or so, corn has received a bum rap. There are many health benefits to eating corn. Here are just a few reasons corn should be included in your diet:
- Corn is rich in vitamins A, B, and E. Vitamin A, also known as retinol, increases the immunity and helps the body to fight infection. It helps with eyesight and dry skin. The B vitamins in corn help maintain nerve health and cognitive function. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease, and improved the immune system as a whole.
- Corn is a source of fiber. Fiber aids in digestion and promotes colon health.
- Corn is abundant in minerals such as magnesium, zinc, iron, and manganese. These minerals are essential for bone health, regulating growth, heart health, and maintaining healthy kidney functions.
- Corn contains phenolic phytochemical. Phytochemical’s can help regulate insulin in the body which helps control diabetes and hypertension.
Tips, Substitutions, and Variations
- Make it thicker by using an immersion blender mixing the cream cheese or using heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a little spice with cayenne pepper or cumin.
- Parmesan cheese can be grated over top and melted or even sharp or cheddar cheese.
- Create a main dish using creamed corn in a casserole. Simply add corn muffin mix, butter, and flour.
- Add bacon, green onion, parsley, and/or chives as garnishes.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
“This was amazingly delicious. I never thought of adding cream cheese before and the recipe was so simple. it’s all gone!”
-Ginny
Frequently Asked Questions
Creamed corn is an acquired taste usually. Most canned varieties don’t have cream in them. Which leaves about half the fresh corn kernels creamed or pureed and the other half of the can are left whole. Homemade creamed corn has you put the corn kernels in the cream sauce or white sauce.
Creamed corn is a classic favorite side dish! Enjoy it year round as a holiday side dish with turkey and ham or in the summer time with BBQ chicken or pork, as well as potlucks. Either way, this creamed corn will be your best side dish yet!
You can, but it is better warmed up. With our recipe, you will need to cook the ingredients in the slow cooker to help them melt and blend together.
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Storing Creamed Corn
Once the corn has cooled down to room temperature, place the leftovers in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. This will be the best creamed corn recipe you have ever made!
When ready to reheat, place in a large skillet, a microwaveable bowl, or a slow cooker to slowly reheat until warmed through.
More Delicious Corn Recipes
We love corn in our family! It is perfect in soups, dips, and even corn casserole! Try more amazing corn dishes that are used for starters, main, and side dish. So many options for corn kernels!
How to Make Creamed Corn
Crock Pot Creamed Corn
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Equipment
- Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pound corn (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a Crock Pot (see recipe notes for stovetop instructions).
- Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours, stir occasionally.
- Place in a serving dish and serve hot.
Notes
Stovetop Instructions
If you need to whip it up faster (without a slow cooker), combine all ingredients in a medium sized pot and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through and thickened.Storing and Reheating Creamed Corn
- Place the leftovers in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
- When ready to reheat, place in a large skillet, a microwaveable bowl, or a slow cooker to slowly reheat until warmed through.
The best creamed corn recipe I’ve ever followed. My whole family loved it and my husband hates cream corn. Thank you for sharing your recipe!!!
I haven’t yet tried the recipe. I would like to know if I can cool the Creamed Corn and then freeze it. I live alone and cannot eat all the recipe calls for in even a week.
We haven’t tried freezing this recipe before, so I can’t say how it would affect the taste or texture.
This recipe is awesome. I made it for every holiday. I tried it with frozen peas and it was also very good. Thanks for sharing
This was so good! Thank you for the easy recipe!
This was amazingly delicious. I never thought of adding cream cheese before and the recipe was so simple. it’s all gone!
This will be so perfect especially during the holidays when stove top space is a hot commodity. Love it!
amed corn is one of my favorite sides and I love this slow cooker version.
I really love creamed corn and I’ve never actually made it myself, but now that I know how simple it is I’ll definitely be trying this out!
Mmmmm … I just love creamed corn! But what’s especially awesome about your version is that I can make it in my slow cooker. Seriously – that is such a huge bonus at busy holiday times, when my oven and stovetop are already jam-crammed full with other recipes! Thanks for this little lifesaver!
This is the best side dish! I love how it only requires a handful of ingredient s and its easily made in the made in the slow cooker!
I love the creaminess and amazing flavors. Definitely a favorite side dish in our house!
Recipe says 6oz of cream cheese can i use the whole 8oz bar?
You can! It will just be more creamy!
Can I triple this recipe? Will it still be done in 4 hours? Thanks!
I can’t see why not! I hope it turns out well!
If I use raw corn off the cob, do I need to add water to steam it or it will cook with butter?
If you use corn on the cob, cook the corn on the cob first and then cut it off and follow the recipe.
If I’m using frozen, does it have to be cooked first?
Nope! You can just toss it right in!
What kind of milk? Whole, 2 percent, skim, or evaporated?
Honestly, you can use what you like best! We typically use 2% because that’s what we have on hand. Great question, thanks for asking!
This is a delicious summertime side dish! We love it!
Boy do I love creamed corn made with fresh off the cob corn!
Such a great slow cooker recipe! We love creamed corn!
Wow, this is so easy to make and SO GOOD. Thank you.
Fantastic recipe for creamed corn! I highly recommend; it pairs perfectly with barbecue!
Served this with our bbq chicken last night and it has quickly become a family favorite dish!
Its better baked in the oven