Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn

Name: Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 - 8
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 5 (15-oz.) cans corn kernels, drained; 1 c. milk; 1 tbsp. sugar; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 oz. (8-oz.) block cream cheese, quartered; 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cut into tablespoons; Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

By Lindsay FunstonUpdated: Nov 5, 2018

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4.6

12 Ratings

preview for Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn is the Thanksgiving Side That Won't Take up Valuable Oven Space.

Yields:

6 - 8

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

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Creamed corn on Thanksgiving is a super-common vegetable side dish, but it also can be the one that you a) make last minute b) doesn't take up any oven space c) will trick your family into thinking it simmered for hours.

This recipe is genius because it literally allows you to fry up some bacon and then dump it into your slow cooker along with canned corn, milk, butter, cream cheese, and a pinch of sugar.

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Directions

1. Step 1In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble.
2. Step 2In a slow cooker, add corn, 3/4 of the cooked bacon, milk, and sugar and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined, then top with cream cheese and butter.
3. Step 3Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 6 hours, stirring well after 1 hour.
4. Step 4Garnish with remaining 1/4 of cooked bacon and green onions before serving.