This classic Thanksgiving side is now even easier to make thanks to a little help from your slow cooker! CrockPot creamed corn uses just 5 ingredients and requires very little prep work.
You know that thing about Thanksgiving? That thing that everyone’s talking about? No, not that the 5th Avenue slick thinkers have yet to figure out how to turn T-day into a money making marketing machine like Halloween and Christmas.
No, I’m talking about how everybody is talking about how Thanksgiving conjures up cravings for family favorite recipes. It’s like clockwork. As soon as the jack-o-lantern’s candles are blown out, memories start flooding the salivary glands.
My husband has certainly fallen victim to this pilgrim-inspired condition. But wait, he’s part American-Indian. Either way, whichever side of the table he’s sitting on, as along as this 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is on it, he’s going to be one happy harvest feaster.
But only if his favorite Creamed Corn doesn’t turn into Creamed Corn Flambé.
Yes, it happens. And it did, one Thanksgiving a “few” years back when we lived in California and cooked Thanksgiving for our visiting family.
His recipe, a family favorite his mom always made, was topped with crumbled Saltine crackers and may have been forgotten somewhere between the champagne being corked and the martini olives poked. He was crushed, his cravings were dashed. Look at that face. We grabbed a camera to snap a pic. I don’t think it made him feel better.
That Thanksgiving will forever be known as the dinner with Creamed Corn Flambé. See? Thanksgiving DOES create memories.
Potentially starting the house on fire is just one reason we’ve migrated to the slow cooker. No flambé crackers to forget about and set the smoke alarm ablaze. Just a low, slow cook to create a creamy family fave.
Another bonus: When Tom Turkey is showing his true colors and taking up residence as the traditional oven hog, and the rolls are patiently waiting in need to be baked and Yam Souffle is waiting on deck, this CrockPot creamed corn won’t be yet another demanding side dish standing in line.
Did I mention there are only 5 ingredients? And minimal clean-up thanks to my new blender and double sided lid slow cooker that KitchenAid sent to me to give a spin.
Okay, let’s do this T-day thing.
What’s in Creamed Corn?
In case you didn’t get the memo, this CrockPot creamed corn uses just five ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Frozen corn
- Half and half
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Sugar
- Kosher salt and pepper
How to Make CrockPot Creamed Corn
This creamed corn with cream cheese couldn’t be easier to make. You first add the half and half and some thawed corn into a blender and puree. Then, add everything into the slow cooker and walk away.
This slow cooker creamed corn needs to cook on high for 90 minutes, or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
Before serving, stir the creamed corn to incorporate the melted cream cheese. I like to garnish my CrockPot creamed corn with chives, but that’s optional.
Can I Make This with Canned Corn?
I’ve only made this with frozen corn, so I’m not sure how using canned corn would affect the flavor. If you do use canned corn, I imagine you’d need to thoroughly rinse and drain it before adding it to the slow cooker.
Is There a Half-and-Half Substitute I Can Use?
No, half-and-half is a key ingredient in this slow cooker creamed corn. You may be able to get away with using whole milk instead, but I can’t say for sure.
Tips for Making CrockPot Creamed Corn
You want to use brick-style cream cheese for this Thanksgiving corn recipe and not the whipped kind that comes in a tub. Brick-style cream cheese makes for creamier, thicker CrockPot creamed corn.
Don’t skip the sugar in this recipe. Creamed corn is traditionally a little sweet, but the sugar isn’t overpowering.
Set your CrockPot to the “warm” setting so the creamed corn stays warm throughout the meal. Leftovers reheat well on the stove or in the microwave.
More Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Master
- Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- My Favorite Ambrosia Salad
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- Cranberry and Walnut Stuffing
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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This classic Thanksgiving side is now even easier to make thanks to a little help from your slow cooker! CrockPot creamed corn uses just 5 ingredients and requires very little prep work.
Ingredients
- 48 ounces frozen corn about 8 cups, thawed
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 10 ounces cream cheese torn into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter ½ stick, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- chives for garnish if desired
Instructions
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Pour half and half in a blender with 1 cup of corn and puree until smooth. In a 3 ½ to 4 quart slow cooker add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over high heat for 1 ½ hours or low heat setting for 3-4 hours.
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Stir the corn to incorporate the melted cream cheese. Season with more kosher salt or pepper to taste and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
More Side Dishes That Feature Corn
- Cheddar and Jalapeño Skillet Cornbread
- Mexican Corn Dip
- Grilled Corn Salad with Tomato and Avocado
- Zucchini and Fresh Corn Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
- Southwest Quinoa and Grilled Corn Salad
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Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
This looks incredible!! I love the simple use of cream cheese and half and half for that creamy, delicious texture – sounds amaze!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
Aww that picture makes me so sad for him! Poor creamed corn! I am in charge of a Friendsgiving side dish and I am soooooo doing this. So easy!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
That’s definitely one over cooked creamed corn. lol Love that expression. Cooking it in the slow cooker sounds like a fabulous change.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Cream corn makes me SO happy! This recipe is lovely!
Meagan says
Awww, that’s so sad! He just looks really… sad! About that Flambeed corn! What a memory. :) I love this recipe, Heidi. Corn like this makes such a lovely addition to any holiday spread. Gorgeous!
Roxi Beck says
MMMMM! Makes me think of all the delish and corny dishes from #IACornQuest!! I’ve served this creamed corn for a few years at family gatherings and it’s always a hit. There’s just no comparison to the saltines variety!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
I am obsessed with using the Crock Pot for holiday meals – makes life so much easier! I love the looks of this recipe – looks like something everyone will love, and so simple, too.
Thanksgiving recipe disaster stories are the best, aren’t they?! :)
Nikki @Seeded at the Table says
Whoa! If this is anything like the creamed corn we had in Iowa, I’m diving in head first! Love the photo of your hubs with the torched version. lol!! (Sounds like you ALL were a bit torched that day!) haha!
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I love this! We are huge fans of creamed corn but I really love the idea of making it in a slow cooker! Pinning!
Emily says
I love creamed corn but have only eaten it from a can. Can’t wait to try this!
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Tieghan says
This looks so good, Heidi! I cannot get over how pretty your photos are. I want to know all your tips and trick and secrets! I always love looking over your photos and the way the light hits the food so softly. It is just so beautiful. I have so much to learn!!
Cecile Roy says
I pinned the Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple recipe, as well as the Easy Ranch Carrots – and, of course, your creamed corn. And I, too, loved the photo of your poor disappointed husband…
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
This sounds terrific Heidi and love the slow cooking. Our Thanksgiving is not going to be a day long foodie adventure; with my daughter moving from CO to NC just days later and my move a couple of weeks after that we’re going to have more of a packing extravaganza than a food one. I think the ease of this dish has just put it on our list. Thanks!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
This is the most beautiful creamed corn I’ve ever seen and my belly needs it.
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
Love your creamed corn, so so pretty!! Thanks for sharing mine as well! :)
Emily @ Jelly Toast says
This is some seriously beautiful (and delicious looking) creamed corn! Love!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
This creamed corn looks absolutely perfect. And it’s always an added bonus that I can throw it in the slow cooker. Jason and I are going back to LA to celebrate Thanksgiving and I’ll be bringing the slow cooker for sure!
Julie says
Looks amazing! We love doing this in the oven (adding fresh dices jalapenos of course in TX) but this slow cooker version looks so simple. I will definitley have to try it!
Sara says
This looks amazing! Is it possible to half this recipe? Would I half the cooking time as well?
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Wow. You cannot go wrong with those ingredients! I hope your husband’s cravings have finally been satisfied. I am always looking to relieve my poor overworked oven on Thanksgiving. Throw it in the slow cooker and stick it, well, anywhere!
Susan Strother says
Can you make this on the stove top? How long would you cook this?
Angie says
That slow cooker creamed corn has got me hooked already!! I enjoy cooking in my slow cooker. I make a spicy corn recipe with cream cheese that this reminds me of, so I’ll try out your recipe without the spice. :) Great for a side dish with grilling on a summer evening.
heidi says
Thanks Angie, I’m glad you liked it.
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I made this for Thanksgiving, it’s delish! Thank you! Tracy
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