This classic Thanksgiving side is now even easier to make thanks to a little help from your slow cooker. You only need 5 ingredients and very little prep, and it’s made extra creamy and delicious with the addition of cream cheese.
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This Might Just Be the Easiest Thanksgiving Side Dish Ever
There’s always a lot to do on Thanksgiving, so I love having at least one or two dishes that require little to no effort. This creamed corn recipe is one of them.
It’s sweet, creamy, and so simple to make. It’s my husband’s specialty, and year after year it’s a must-have for my family’s Thanksgiving dinner, right along with my favorite stuffing, green bean casserole, and of course, cranberry sauce.
The best part is when Tom Turkey is busy taking his sweet time in the oven, the rolls are patiently waiting to be baked, and sweet potato souffle is waiting on deck for oven space, this creamed corn cooks away in the slow cooker, instead of taking up more coveted real estate in the oven.
The result is a sweet and creamy, slightly tangy, smooth, and rich creamed corn so good you’ll want to close your eyes upon taking that first, savory bite.
Enjoy!
Heidi’s Tips for Recipe Success
Blocks of cream cheese are best. 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 Crock Pot creamed corn.
Don’t skip the sugar in this recipe. Creamed corn is traditionally a little sweet, but the sugar isn’t overpowering.
Keep it warm. Set your slow cooker to the “warm” setting so the creamed corn stays warm throughout the meal. Leftovers reheat well on the stove or in the microwave.
Grab These 5 Ingredients
The full recipe, with amounts, can be found in the recipe card below.
- Frozen sweet 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.
- Half and half — Half and half is a key ingredient in this slow cooker creamed corn. You could use heavy cream for an even richer flavor and texture, and you may be able to get away with using whole milk instead, but I can’t say for sure.
- Cream cheese — The block variety, not the whipped stuff that comes in a container.
- Butter — Gives the Thanksgiving corn a rich flavor.
- Granulated sugar — 2 tablespoons plays up the natural sweetness of the corn without making the dish taste super sweet.
- Kosher salt and pepper — Always.
- Chives — You could also use green onions, thyme, or rosemary.
How to Make Homemade Creamed Corn in a Slow Cooker
- Blend, baby, blend. First, add the half and half and some thawed corn into a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree. Then, add everything to the slow cooker and walk away.
- Cook it low and slow. This slow cooker creamed corn needs to cook on high for 90 minutes, or on low for 3 to 4 hours.
- Stir it up. Before serving, stir the creamed corn to incorporate the melted cream cheese. I like to garnish my Crock Pot creamed corn with chives, but that’s optional.
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Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe
Ingredients
- 48 ounces frozen corn , about 8 cups, thawed
- ½ cup half and half
- 10 ounces cream cheese , torn into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter , sliced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- chives for garnish if desired
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Mix-Ins to Try
I love this creamed corn exactly as is, but there are some other ingredients you could add that would be delicious:
- Bacon or pancetta (cook separately, then stir in at the end)
- Cheddar or Parmesan cheese
- Cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, for a bit of heat
- Onion or shallot, for a bit of a bite
What to Serve With Thanksgiving Creamed Corn
- THE BEST Juicy Roast Turkey
- Glazed Ham
- Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Roast Turkey Breast
- Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin
- Homemade Fried Chicken
More Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Master
- Broccoli Casserole
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- My Favorite Ambrosia Salad
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- The BEST Classic Stuffing Recipe
- 40+ Super Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish Ideas
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Well done.!!!!!!!