Description
Slow cooker creamy cheesy corn brings comfort and flavor to your table with minimal effort. Midwestern home cooks adore this simple side dish that pairs perfectly with grilled meats and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 6 slices American cheese (finely divided)
- 9–1/2 cups (48 oz) frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3 tbsps water
- 3 tbsps 2% milk
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by ensuring it is clean and dry, selecting a 4- or 5-quart size for optimal cooking.
- Add all ingredients directly into the slow cooker, combining frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, water, milk, sugar, and American cheese without pre-mixing.
- Secure the lid tightly, preventing any moisture escape during the cooking process.
- Configure the slow cooker to low temperature setting, which will gently meld the ingredients over time.
- Allow the mixture to simmer undisturbed for 3-4 hours, creating a rich and creamy consistency.
- Stir the corn mixture approximately every hour to distribute heat evenly and prevent potential sticking.
- Check the texture and ensure the cheese has completely melted, creating a smooth and velvety corn dish.
- Once the corn reaches a creamy, uniform texture and is heated thoroughly, the dish is ready for serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or additional cheese if desired before presenting to enhance visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap unsalted butter with salted butter, but reduce or eliminate additional salt in the recipe to maintain balanced flavor profile.
- Replace American cheese with sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack for more complex, robust cheese flavor that adds depth to the dish.
- For lactose-intolerant individuals, use dairy-free cream cheese and plant-based milk alternatives like almond or oat milk without compromising creamy texture.
- Allow corn mixture to rest for 15-20 minutes after cooking to let flavors meld and achieve optimal creaminess, preventing watery consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg