Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Corn Casserole Recipe
This Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a creamy, comforting side dish made with simple pantry staples. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory flavors, it’s easy to prepare in your slow cooker and a crowd-pleaser suitable for any occasion from weeknight dinners to holiday feasts. Budget-friendly and freezer-friendly, this casserole offers a rich, silky texture from cream cheese and butter, enhanced with milk and a touch of sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Corn Casserole Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place corn kernels into the slow cooker base, using fresh or frozen corn as preferred.
- Add Cream Cheese and Butter: Top the corn evenly with cubed cream cheese and sliced butter to ensure they melt smoothly during cooking.
- Pour Milk and Season: Pour the milk over the mixture, then sprinkle the granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper evenly across the top for balanced flavor.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally (about every hour) to facilitate even melting and blending of ingredients.
- Final Stir and Serve: Before serving, give the casserole a thorough stir to ensure it’s perfectly creamy and the flavors are well combined.
Notes
- Cube the cream cheese to speed up and even the melting process.
- Stir the casserole occasionally during cooking for the best creamy consistency.
- Use fresh, frozen (no thawing needed), or well-drained canned corn.
- For a richer casserole, substitute milk with heavy cream.
- Enhance flavors by adding crispy bacon bits, chopped jalapeños, or paprika as desired.
- You can assemble the casserole the night before in the slow cooker insert and refrigerate; add 30 extra minutes to the cooking time when ready.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently in the microwave, stirring frequently.
- Freeze cooled portions for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- The recipe doubles easily for larger groups—use a larger slow cooker accordingly.
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