Crock Pot Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese
If you’re looking for a simple, creamy, and delicious side dish, this crockpot creamed corn with cream cheese is it! Made with just a handful of ingredients, it’s the perfect dish to throw together for holidays, potlucks, or even a weeknight dinner. In a few hours, your corn is steaming hot and ready to eat, and once you see how to make creamed corn in the slow cooker, you’ll make it all the time!
If you’ve never made creamed corn with cream cheese, you’re in for a treat! This crockpot corn is rich, creamy, and perfectly seasoned, unlike the canned version. The combination of butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese creates a smooth texture, while a touch of sugar enhances the corn’s natural sweetness. The best part? It takes just five minutes to prep, and your slow-cooker creamed corn will be ready with little effort.
I love making corn dishes. A few tried-and-true favorites are my grilled corn with parmesan cheese, skillet corn recipe, and corn salad with canned corn. All of these recipes are delicious and easy.
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💗 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
There are many reasons why I love making this recipe. This best creamed corn recipe is easy, creamy, and delicious—you’ll want to make it for every occasion. Here are a few of my top 5:
- Hands-off Cooking: Just dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work. It’s the perfect side dish recipe and a family favorite.
- Creamy: This dish is incredibly smooth and delicious, thanks to cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream.
- Perfect for Gatherings: There is no need to babysit the stove; the crockpot keeps it warm until you’re ready to serve, making it perfect for family gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, holiday meals, or BBQs.
- Versatile: Customize with mix-ins like bacon, jalapeños, or even Parmesan cheese. To make this a main dish, you might add some chopped ham.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Everyone loves corn, and this is a great canned cream corn recipe! This recipe is my go-to for any large gathering or as a side dish for a weeknight meal. Serve it alongside my green bean casserole with bacon for another awesome crowd-pleasing dish.
🥘 Ingredients Needed for Homemade Creamed Corn
Each ingredient creates the perfect balance of sweet, salty, creamy, and buttery flavors. This is why this easy creamed corn recipe is such a favorite at gatherings—it’s an easy side dish that’s simple but loaded with flavor!
- Whole Kernel Corn: Using canned corn keeps this recipe easy and convenient. You can substitute with frozen corn (no need to thaw) or fresh corn cut off the cob.
- Cream Cheese: The secret to ultra-creamy, rich crockpot corn with cream cheese! It melts into the corn, giving the dish a thick, smooth texture. Use full-fat cream cheese for the best results.
- Butter: Butter enhances the flavor and adds an extra layer of richness. It also helps coat the corn, giving it a silky consistency. Plus, everything is better with butter! I usually use salted butter, but unsalted butter is fine.
- Heavy Cream: Slow cooker creamed corn with heavy cream is smooth with a creamy sauce. Heavy cream is the key ingredient, but you can use half-and-half instead if you want a slightly lighter version.
- Sugar: A little bit of sugar enhances the sweet corn flavor, balancing the richness. If you prefer, you can reduce or omit the sugar.
- Salt and Black Pepper: These simple seasonings bring out the flavors and keep the dish from tasting bland. Feel free to adjust the amount based on your preference and add some favorites.
🔪 How to Make This Recipe
Making this easy cheesy creamed corn in the crockpot only requires four simple steps. It’s a dump-and-go recipe that only requires five minutes of prep work.
Step 1: Place your drained corn at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Step 2: Place all ingredients in the crock pot with cream cheese on top.
Step 3: Turn the crock pot to high for 4 hours or low for 6.
Step 4: Stir well before serving. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
📋 Recipe Variations
Want to switch things up? Try these tasty additions:
- Bacon: Crispy, crumbled bacon takes this dish to the next level.
- Jalapeños: A little heat balances out the creamy sweetness. Just like my jalapeño corn salad.
- Parmesan cheese: Adds a touch of nutty, savory flavor.
- Green onions: A fresh and mild oniony kick.
- Smoked paprika: For a slightly smoky depth of flavor.
💭 Pro Tips
- Cream Cheese: I use full-fat cream cheese for a rich and creamy texture.
- Butter: I like to use salted butter for added flavor.
- Drain the Canned Corn: Be sure to drain the corn well before adding it to the slow cooker. Too much liquid will make the dish soupy.
- Stir Well: Give the corn a good stir about 30 minutes before the cooking time is up. This helps incorporate all the ingredients and ensures a smooth, creamy texture before serving.
♨️ How to Make Creamed Corn on the Stovetop
If you are short on time and would love to enjoy the rich and creamy corn without slow-cooking it all day, then this method is for you.
- Add the drained canned corn and the rest of the ingredients in a large saucepan or skillet.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the butter and cream cheese are fully melted and everything is well combined—this usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
- Once the mixture is hot, smooth, and creamy, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
🧺 What To Do With Leftovers
This recipe makes a good bit of corn, ideal for feeding a crowd. If you find yourself with leftovers, lucky you! Here are a few tips on how to store leftover cream cheese corn.
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm it up in the microwave or stovetop, adding a splash of cream or milk if needed.
- Repurpose: Use leftovers in a jalapeño cornbread recipe, mix into garlic creamy potatoes, serve over rice, or make into a dip similar to my spinach artichoke dip with cream cheese.
❔ Recipe FAQs
Absolutely. You can make it a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Reheat in the crockpot on low or in a saucepan over low heat, adding a splash of heavy cream or milk if needed to loosen it up. This is a great way to free up oven space during a special occasion or holiday gathering.
If you don’t have any heavy cream, you can substitute half and half or whole milk in this corn recipe. Just know the texture may be slightly different, and the cream sauce may not be as thick.
Absolutely. Frozen corn works just as well as canned corn in this recipe. There’s no need to thaw the corn. Just throw it right into the crock pot.
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👩🏻🍳 Recipe
Crock Pot Creamed Corn with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 6 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel corn drained
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place your drained corn at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Place all ingredients in the crock pot with cream cheese on top.
- Turn crock pot to high for 4 hours or low for 6.
- Stir well before serving. Add more salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Add the drained canned corn and the rest of the ingredients in a large saucepan or skillet.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the butter and cream cheese are fully melted and everything is well combined—this usually takes about 10–15 minutes.
- Once the mixture is hot, smooth, and creamy, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
An easy side dish for any night of the week. Let your slow cooker do the work for you!
This looks really good! I love when I have the chance to try these at someone’s house, but I’ve never made it myself. I must try it!
This looks so yummy! And I love corn!!!
This sounds delicious. Everyone in my family has been craving corn, but we almost never have it because I’m allergic. The recipe reminds me of a dish my cousin used to make for holidays. Even if I can’t enjoy it, I’m going to try it for my family!
Wow it looks yummy. Will surely give this a try. It must bw tasty.
So delicious!
Sounds yummy
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Oh my this actually sounds like a creamed corn I would eat! The family loves the canned stuff but I’m not a fan! Been looking for more crock pot recipes and this looked so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
You are very welcome! This recipe is simple and delicious!
I have to try this! It looks amazing.
It is amazing and simple! 🙂
I made this Thanksgiving and it was so good
This corn is good and also easy to make. Glad you enjoyed it!
What size can corn? I’m loving all these recipes. Getting ready for all the feast, with your help.
Hey Denise,
Just the regular size cans of corn will work–15 oz. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Sounds like a great recipe! I can’t wait to try it.