This slow cooker creamed corn is ultra delicious and topped with crispy bacon and chives. The BEST easy side dish!
This easy creamed corn recipe is slow cooked in a rich and creamy sauce, a classic that’s always on my holiday table. I take this crock pot dish one step further by adding smoky bacon and a sprinkling of fresh chives for a side dish that will earn you rave reviews!
When most people think of creamed corn, they think of the canned version. This slow cooker creamed corn is like ten million times better than anything you’d get in a can. It’s got corn cooked in a creamy sauce, which is great on its own. But when you add bacon and chives to the mix, it really makes this dish something special. This southern creamed corn is a must-have for the holidays, and it’s so very easy to make too!
How to make creamed corn
It’s probably no surprise to you that this recipe starts with corn. I use frozen corn, and you don’t even have to thaw it! Simply pour it into a slow cooker with some milk, seasonings, cream cheese and butter. Cook for a few hours and you’re ready to go! When you first take the lid off the slow cooker, the cream cheese may look a bit curdled. This is normal, all you need to do is stir the corn until the sauce comes together. If you feel like your creamed corn is too thick, you can always add a splash of milk to thin it out. If it’s too thin, simply cook, uncovered, on high for about 15 minutes or until thickened to your desired consistency. Add some bacon and chives and you’ve got an amazing side dish that doesn’t take up any space in the oven!
No one will guess that this slow cooker creamed corn is so easy to make; people will think you’ve spent hours in the kitchen! No one needs to know that this recipe only has 10 minutes of prep time, simply sit back, relax and let the compliments roll in!
More delicious sides
- Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
- Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows
- Ambrosia Salad
- Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
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
- Place the corn, sugar and salt into a slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Pour the milk into the slow cooker, then arrange the pieces of butter and cream cheese on top of the corn.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Remove the lid and stir the corn mixture until it comes together into a creamy sauce. Just keep stirring until it's smooth!
- Stir in the pepper.
- Top the creamed corn with bacon and chives and serve.
Kristinasv says
This will be our new holiday staple. We didn’t have chives so just added scallions, worked out perfectly. And can’t go wrong with bacon. It was my boyfriends favorite dish at the table
Sara says
Yay so glad to hear you enjoyed it!! Thanks for reporting back!
A.N. says
Should I add time on for doubling the recipe?
Sara says
You shouldn’t need to add more time! But if it looks under done (ie the cream cheese is not melted and stir-able), then add on another 30-60 minutes.
Ashley says
Does the cook time change if I cut the recipe in half?
Sara says
Cook for 1-2 hours on high or 3-4 hours on low. Enjoy!
David says
How well does cream corn freeze haven’t tried the recipe yet so I can’t give it a rating
Sara says
I wouldn’t recommend freezing this recipe because dairy typically does not thaw well. You could make it a day or two in advance and reheat it in a skillet if needed. Hope that helps!
Kiwi says
A new crockpot idea. Thanks look delish great presentation.
Veronica Vilora Solomon says
I love creamed corn. I would add this to every meal
parpar de real says
Wow, It looks a yummy recipe and perfect side dish for our family dinner. I would tell to my wife about this
Aziel Morte says
Omg. this is really loks good and I’m sure my hubby would surely love this too. I will try this on weekend.
Debbie says
OMG! Looks so good! Making this for thanksgiving!
brianne says
This is such a great side dish for Thanksgiving! I am definitely trying this for next week!
Crystal says
Creamed corn is one of my favorites for the holidays! I love my mom’s recipe but it is time consuming. I need to try your slow cooker variety.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks really good! I need to try this this weekend!
Kristin Lesney-Ruiz says
looks like something popular this season. will try this out.
Carol Cassara says
My husband and I enjoy a good serving of creamed corn and it would be nice to add a spin to the usual recipe that we make. This one’s perfect with the chives and the bacon bits! YUM!
Pam says
I love creamed corn. I have never tried making it in the crockpot before.
travel blogger says
This sounds so good! I didn’t realize you could use frozen corn! That makes it such a fast and easy dish. Perfect for a Thanksgiving side dish!
Tonya says
Don’t you just love crock pots? Mine certainly makes my life easier. Love that you added bacon to this dish. That’s something I wouldn’t have thought of but it would sure make a yummy addition.
Claudia K says
Bacon and chives in creamed corn? Oh my, that sounds so good! I need to add those ingredients next time I make this tasty side dish.
AnnMarie John says
The kids and I enjoy creamed corn very much and it’s nice to have on the dinner table especially during the Holidays! I really appreciate your recipe!
Kristi says
That looks delicious and love the idea of adding bacon, a great blend of salty, buttery creamy goodness!
Liz Mays says
Now this sound like it would be an amazing side with some of our meals. That extra flavor from the bacon and chives would be great!
Maureen says
I just saw another recipe for slow cooker creamed corn, this one has more options in it for ingredients though. Guess I will have to try this one too, looks like there’s a lot of flavor to this!
Bill Sweeney says
Best. Recipe. EVER! Really, all you have to do is add bacon to anything to make it better. I can’t wait to eat this until I explode!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Om nom nom nom. I think that pretty much covers it! LOL Seriously, though. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a creamed corn recipe like this before. I can’t wait to make it!
Makeba Giles says
I’ve seen a couple of slow cooker creamed corn recipes before, but not one with bacon! That alone makes it awesome!