Description
Crockpot creamed corn blends sweet corn kernels with rich dairy for a comforting side dish. Southern-style goodness delivers creamy, hearty flavors you’ll savor alongside grilled meats or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn:
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 454 grams) frozen yellow corn
- 1 bag (16 ounces / 454 grams) frozen white corn
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 grams) butter, cubed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk or half & half
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Liquid:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Combine fresh and frozen corn kernels in the slow cooker, creating a vibrant base for the creamy side dish.
- Gently pour milk and water over the corn, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
- Strategically distribute cubed butter and cream cheese across the corn mixture, ensuring even melting and distribution.
- Cover the crock pot and set to high temperature, allowing the ingredients to slowly meld and transform for 4 hours.
- Alternatively, cook on low temperature for 6 hours if a more gradual cooking process is preferred.
- Once cooking is complete, vigorously stir the corn to integrate the melted dairy and create a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Taste the creamed corn and fine-tune seasonings, adding additional salt or pepper to suit personal preference.
- Optional: For extra richness, gently fold in a sprinkle of chopped herbs or a dash of heavy cream before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh or frozen corn kernels for the best flavor and texture, ensuring a more authentic homemade taste.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and butter to create a rich, creamy consistency that melts smoothly into the corn mixture.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like garlic powder, smoked paprika, or chopped fresh herbs to customize the dish and add depth of flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and use milk alternatives like almond or oat milk to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg