This classic Thanksgiving side is now even easier to make thanks to a little help from your slow cooker or Crock Pot. You only need 5 ingredients and very little prep, and it’s made extra creamy and delicious with the addition of cream cheese.
There’s always a lot to do on Thanksgiving, so I love having at least one or two dishes that require little effort. This creamed corn recipe is one of them. It’s sweet and 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 Yam Souffle is waiting on deck for oven space, this creamed corn cooks away in the Crock Pot, instead of taking up more coveted real estate in the oven. I love that you can let the Crock Pot do all the work while you tend to other Thanksgiving tasks. And, 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.
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What’s in The Best Creamed Corn
In case you didn’t get the memo, this Crock Pot creamed corn uses just five ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
- Frozen sweet corn
- Half and half (you could also use heavy cream)
- Cream cheese (the block variety, not the whipped stuff that comes in a container)
- Butter
- Sugar
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Chives (you could also use green onions, thyme, or rosemary)
Creamed Corn Mix-Ins
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
How to Make Crock Pot Creamed Corn
This creamed corn with cream cheese couldn’t be easier to make.
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.
Can I Make This with Canned 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.
How do You Thicken up Creamed Corn?
This creamed corn recipe is thickened with half and half and cream cheese
Is There a Half-and-Half Substitute I Can Use?
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.
Tips for Making Crock Pot Creamed Corn
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 Crock Pot to the “warm” setting so the creamed corn stays warm throughout the meal. Leftovers reheat well on the stove or in the microwave.
What to Serve With Creamed Corn
- THE BEST Juicy Turkey
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Savory Crumble
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Browned Butter
- Sauéed Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
- Sticky Glazed Asian Ham
- The Best Juicy Grilled Pork Chops
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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 48 ounces frozen corn , about 8 cups, thawed
- ½ cup half and half
- 10 ounces cream cheese , torn into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter , ½ stick, sliced
- 2 tablespoons 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.
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More Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Master
- Green Bean Casserole with Onion Rings
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
- My Favorite Ambrosia Salad
- Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
- The BEST Classic Stuffing Recipe
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Well done.!!!!!!!
Great for a side dish with grilling on a summer evening.
so hot … But only if his favorite Creamed Corn doesn’t turn into Creamed Corn Flambé.
I made this for Thanksgiving, it’s delish! Thank you! Tracy
That slow cooker creamed corn has got me hooked already!! I enjoy cooking in my slow cooker. I make a spicy corn recipe with cream cheese that this reminds me of, so I’ll try out your recipe without the spice. :) Great for a side dish with grilling on a summer evening.
Thanks Angie, I’m glad you liked it.
Can you make this on the stove top? How long would you cook this?
Wow. You cannot go wrong with those ingredients! I hope your husband’s cravings have finally been satisfied. I am always looking to relieve my poor overworked oven on Thanksgiving. Throw it in the slow cooker and stick it, well, anywhere!
This looks amazing! Is it possible to half this recipe? Would I half the cooking time as well?
Looks amazing! We love doing this in the oven (adding fresh dices jalapenos of course in TX) but this slow cooker version looks so simple. I will definitley have to try it!
This creamed corn looks absolutely perfect. And it’s always an added bonus that I can throw it in the slow cooker. Jason and I are going back to LA to celebrate Thanksgiving and I’ll be bringing the slow cooker for sure!
This is some seriously beautiful (and delicious looking) creamed corn! Love!
Love your creamed corn, so so pretty!! Thanks for sharing mine as well! :)
This is the most beautiful creamed corn I’ve ever seen and my belly needs it.
This sounds terrific Heidi and love the slow cooking. Our Thanksgiving is not going to be a day long foodie adventure; with my daughter moving from CO to NC just days later and my move a couple of weeks after that we’re going to have more of a packing extravaganza than a food one. I think the ease of this dish has just put it on our list. Thanks!
I pinned the Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple recipe, as well as the Easy Ranch Carrots – and, of course, your creamed corn. And I, too, loved the photo of your poor disappointed husband…
This looks so good, Heidi! I cannot get over how pretty your photos are. I want to know all your tips and trick and secrets! I always love looking over your photos and the way the light hits the food so softly. It is just so beautiful. I have so much to learn!!
I love creamed corn but have only eaten it from a can. Can’t wait to try this!
I love this! We are huge fans of creamed corn but I really love the idea of making it in a slow cooker! Pinning!
Whoa! If this is anything like the creamed corn we had in Iowa, I’m diving in head first! Love the photo of your hubs with the torched version. lol!! (Sounds like you ALL were a bit torched that day!) haha!
I am obsessed with using the Crock Pot for holiday meals – makes life so much easier! I love the looks of this recipe – looks like something everyone will love, and so simple, too.
Thanksgiving recipe disaster stories are the best, aren’t they?! :)
MMMMM! Makes me think of all the delish and corny dishes from #IACornQuest!! I’ve served this creamed corn for a few years at family gatherings and it’s always a hit. There’s just no comparison to the saltines variety!
Awww, that’s so sad! He just looks really… sad! About that Flambeed corn! What a memory. :) I love this recipe, Heidi. Corn like this makes such a lovely addition to any holiday spread. Gorgeous!
Cream corn makes me SO happy! This recipe is lovely!
That’s definitely one over cooked creamed corn. lol Love that expression. Cooking it in the slow cooker sounds like a fabulous change.
Aww that picture makes me so sad for him! Poor creamed corn! I am in charge of a Friendsgiving side dish and I am soooooo doing this. So easy!
This looks incredible!! I love the simple use of cream cheese and half and half for that creamy, delicious texture – sounds amaze!