Our super rich and creamy Crockpot Creamed Corn is made with 7-ingredients and only requires about 5 minutes of “hands on” time to make. With our easy to follow directions, step-by-step photos, and notes on how to use fresh corn if preferred, you’ll be able to make a great side dish to share any time of year!
If you’re like me and have had creamed corn over the years with a ‘meh’ kind of feeling about it… this recipe is going to change that. I decided to make cream style corn for Thanksgiving this year as an easy side to go with the meal and everyone went crazy for it! Like, the corn outshined everything else (even a beautifully smoked spatchcock turkey and my family’s favorite sweet potato casserole!). All of the guests couldn’t stop talking about it.
Not only is this indulgent side an absolute delight, slow cooker recipes are a life saver during the holidays to free up oven space! You can put this corn on in the morning, let the slow cooker cook it up, and leave it on the “keep warm” setting for an extra hour or two if needed until the meal is ready. This recipe is super low maintenance with epic results. A true winner!
Why This Crock Pot Creamed Corn is THE BEST
Frees up oven space! Especially if you’re making this recipe during the holidays, oven space is at a premium. And if you’re making this during the summer, there’s no need to turn on the oven for this recipe.
Easy “dump and go” recipe. All you have to do is add your ingredients as noted and let the slow cooker do the work. Once it’s ready, you’ll give it a stir, and then it’s time to enjoy!
Ultra creamy and decadent. We’re using butter, whole milk, and cream cheese to make the BEST creamed corn recipe.
A crowd pleaser! This creamed corn is so good that it has stolen the show at holiday gatherings (true story! And that’s with a lot of other great food around). If people can’t stop talking about the corn… you know it’s a great side dish.
When to Eat Creamed Corn?
Creamed corn can be enjoyed year-round, or during the holiday season. It’s a popular side dish for Thanksgiving, for summer BBQs and potlucks, as well as being a comforting side to enjoy alongside a hearty meal.
Crockpot Creamed Corn Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen Corn. We use frozen corn for our recipe because it has a nicer taste and texture than canned corn. This is because frozen corn is less processed than canned, with fresh corn being blanched after being picked at the peak of the season, cooled immediately in an ice bath to stop the cooking process, and then frozen. Plus, using frozen allows you to make this recipe any time of year!
- Whole Milk, Butter, AND Cream Cheese. We’re getting a little extra for this recipe, and I have no regrets. Using the combination of milk, butter, and cream cheese results in the creamiest creamed corn.
- Granulated Sugar. A little bit of sugar is used to help bring out the natural sweetness of the corn and to balance out the savory flavors, creating a well-rounded and enjoyable side.
- Salt and Pepper. Sometimes you can’t beat the simple addition of salt and pepper to flavor your dish. This is one of those times!
For the ingredient measurements, and full directions, see the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
How to Make Crockpot Corn
Add your frozen corn to the basin of a medium to large sized crockpot.
Add the sugar, salt, and pepper in and give it a stir.
Pour the milk over the corn, trying to distribute it over all of the corn (not just all in one spot).
Distribute the cubes of butter and cream cheese over the top of the corn.
Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Stir the ingredients together, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Timing Tip
If needed, the creamed corn can be left on the “keep warm” setting for 1-2 hours. This can be especially helpful when trying to get all the pieces of a holiday meal ready at the same time.
Crockpot Corn Variations
Use canned corn. If preferred, you can use drained and rinsed, whole kernel canned corn for this recipe. Since our recipe uses 2, 32oz bags of frozen corn, I would replace this with 4, 15oz cans of corn.
Add mix-ins. Here you can have some fun! Stick with the simple spices and add a dash of garlic powder and/or onion powder. Make it spicy by adding a diced jalapeño (stem removed and de-seeded), a small can of diced green chilis (drained), and/or a little cayenne pepper, cumin, and paprika. Or make it extra decadent with some added bacon (you can use our oven baked bacon recipe and crumble it in).
Add garnishes. Top your creamed corn with chopped fresh chives, parsley, or green onions for a nice pop of color.
You can use fresh corn when making cream style corn! If you’re making this dish in the peak of summer, and fresh corn is abundant, use it! I would recommend starting with 8 ears of corn, and adjusting as needed.
To use fresh corn, begin by removing the husks and silk from each ear of corn and rinse well. Cut the tip off of one side of each cob to make a flat end. When ready to remove the kernels, stand the ears of corn up on the flat end on a cutting board and cut the kernels off with a sharp knife. Once the kernels are cut off, use the back of the knife’s blade to scrape the cob to press out any “milk”.
Toss the kernels and “milk” with the dairy milk, sugar, salt, and pepper, and add to the basin of your crockpot. Then continue to assemble and cook as noted in the recipe card.
What to Serve with Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Serve it alongside your favorite Thanksgiving foods like turkey or ham, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes (including with our lightened up mashed potatoes), cranberry sauce, etc.
Pair it with comfort food staples like meatloaf, fried chicken, BBQ pulled pork, or mac and cheese.
Eat it with weeknight main dishes like pork tenderloin, pork chops, baked chicken, or a steak.
Enjoy it alongside BBQ and potluck fare, like grilled beer brats, hotdogs, burgers (like our turkey burgers!), and BBQ ribs.
Serve it up with grilled meats and veggies like grilled chicken, grilled fish, kabobs, grilled asparagus or zucchinis, etc.
How to Store and Reheat Crockpot Corn
Store fully cooled creamed corn in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to enjoy the leftovers, either reheat it on the stove (over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until warmed through) or in the microwave (cooking it in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until heated to you liking). If it’s a bit too thick when re-heating, stir in a splash of milk or water.
Can you freeze creamed corn?
Yes! Creamed corn can be frozen for up to 3 months. To do so, transfer fully cooled corn to a freezer-safe airtight container or zip-top bags (leaving enough room for expansion). Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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Creamed Corn (Crockpot Recipe)
Equipment
- Large Slow Cooker (4-Quart or Larger)
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 32 ounces frozen corn* (I like to use a yellow and white blend)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ Cup whole milk
- 8 ounce cream cheese, cut into cubes (low fat or regular cream cheese)
- ½ Cup salted butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Add the frozen corn to the basin the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the sugar, salt, and pepper over the corn and give it a stir to distribute.
- Pour the milk over the corn (trying to cover as much of the corn as possible, not concentrating it in one spot if possible).
- Distribute the cubes of butter and cream cheese over the top of the corn.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
- Stir the ingredients together, taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Notes
- Add mix-ins. Here you can have some fun! Stick with the simple spices and add a dash of garlic powder and/or onion powder. Make it spicy by adding a diced jalapeño (stem removed and de-seeded), a small can of diced green chilis (drained), and/or a little cayenne pepper, cumin, and paprika. Or make it extra decadent with some added bacon.
- Add garnishes. Top your creamed corn with chopped fresh chives, parsley, or green onions for a nice pop of color.
Mary K says
Most definitely this is a 5 STAR side dish! It was served at our recent Thanksgiving dinner. It was a big hit! I was grateful for leftovers! Yum!!!
Meredith says
So happy to hear you loved this creamed corn too Mary!
Kathy B says
Had this for Thanksgiving, and it was a HIT 👌🏼 This recipe definitely makes the short list for future holiday meals!
Meredith says
Hooray, so glad you loved this too and it’s on the future holiday recipe list!
Jermaine says
Delicious. Feels like I’m eating healthy even if I’m only “eating healthy” 😉
Meredith says
So happy to hear you enjoyed this creamed corn 🙂
Marge says
Such a yummy side! Great recipe for the holidays.