Having a good side dish to the main meal is something I always make sure to have. This is one of my favorite recipes. Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is a super simple and delicious side dish recipe to add to any meal for lunch or dinner.
Free up your oven and make this easy side dish for holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It pairs well with BBQ too!
This creamed corn recipe uses just a few ingredients to make a creamy and flavorful side dish. Most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen, so most won’t have to bother taking a trip to the store.
What Makes Creamed Corn Different
Creamed corn is a big difference from regular corn. The differences are not only in looks but also from what it is made from. The recipe contains cream cheese, butter, milk, and sugar to add flavor. The recipe also is a more milky and soupy type of consistency compared to regular corn.
Can Creamed Corn Be Frozen?
Yes, you can indeed freeze this creamed corn recipe. Just like many other recipes, you will want to store it in the fridge or freezer in the correct container. You can place the cooked and cooled-off corn in a Ziploc bag or place it in an air-tight container.
Ingredients
- Frozen corn- Frozen corn gives the best texture to the creamed corn
- Cream cheese- This provides a delicious richness
- Butter- I like to use unsalted butter to control the saltiness
- Milk- You can use whole or 2%
- Sugar- This adds just a touch of sweetness
- Salt and pepper- Add to taste, but make sure to season the corn
- Fresh thyme- This is for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and stir to combine.
Step 2: Cook on high for 2-4 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours, stirring once during cooking time.
Step 3: Remove the lid and stir to combine and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen corn
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 2-4 hours, or on low for 4-6 hours, stirring once during cooking time.
- Remove the lid and stir to combine and garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
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