Description
Homemade crockpot creamed corn brings Southern comfort straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Rich, buttery kernels mingle in a luxurious cream sauce that promises pure culinary satisfaction when you serve this irresistible side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 oz frozen corn
- 8 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pour cream cheese, milk, butter, sugar, and corn into the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently blend all components using a wooden spoon or spatula until they are thoroughly integrated.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set the temperature to low, allowing the mixture to simmer and transform over the next several hours.
- Around the three-hour mark, observe the gradual thickening and melding of flavors, with the corn softening and the dairy elements creating a luscious texture.
- Continue cooking undisturbed for the complete four-hour cycle to achieve optimal consistency and depth of flavor.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully stir the creamed corn to ensure a smooth, uniform blend.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to enhance the dish’s savory profile, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer the creamy corn to a serving dish, allowing it to rest briefly before presenting this comforting side dish to eager diners.
Notes
- Adjust cream cheese temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for easier blending, preventing lumpy texture.
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese to ensure a rich, smooth consistency that melts perfectly in the slow cooker.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for a unique flavor twist on traditional creamed corn.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half with low-fat milk and use reduced-fat cream cheese without compromising the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg