Description
This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn recipe offers a deliciously creamy and comforting side dish that's easy to prepare. Made with frozen corn, cream cheese, and bacon, it cooks slowly to develop rich flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen corn
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen corn, sugar, and salt into the slow cooker and stir to combine evenly.
- Add Dairy and Fats: Pour the milk over the corn mixture, then arrange the cubed butter and cream cheese on top, spreading them evenly.
- Cook the Corn: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 hours to ensure the cream cheese melts thoroughly and flavors meld. Alternatively, cook on LOW for 5 hours for a slower cook.
- Stir to Cream: Remove the lid and stir the corn mixture continuously until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy, eliminating any curdled appearance from the cream cheese.
- Season: Stir in the 1/4 teaspoon of pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the creamed corn with the crumbled cooked bacon and sliced chives before serving to add texture and a savory finish.
Notes
- You can use frozen corn without thawing it first; just toss it directly into the slow cooker.
- The cream cheese may look curdled when first removed from the slow cooker; keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth.
- If using canned corn, be sure to drain it well before adding to the slow cooker to avoid excess liquid.
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or substitute part of the milk with heavy cream.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the bacon and add extra chives or smoked paprika for smokiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
