Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is one of my family’s favorite vegetable side dishes. The creaminess and sweet corn flavor makes this homemade crockpot creamed corn so much better than the canned stuff. Creamed corn in the slow cooker is easy and delicious.
Originally Published on Jul 20, 2018
Homemade creamed corn that is creamy and cheesy. So delicious and very easy to make.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
You may not think of cooking vegetables in your slow cooker. But there are some veggies that do very well cooked low and slow.
It’s really a great way to prepare many veggies, such as corn on the cob, spaghetti squash, beans, and this slow cooker creamed corn. Say goodbye to the canned stuff!
What Corn is Best to Use?
You can use fresh corn, frozen, or canned corn (drained).
You might be surprised at how different this homemade creamed corn is from the canned stuff you buy in the store. Completely different!
This is a true slow cooker “Dump and Start” recipe. Add it all to the crock pot and go do your thing until it’s ready! Then you will have lovely crockpot creamed corn that is so delicious!
Optional Add-Ins For This Creamed Corn Recipe
- Herbs, such as Thyme or Rosemary Leaves
- Diced Bell Peppers
- Diced Green Chiles
- Minced Onion
- After cooking, you can add cooked bacon pieces
What Size Slow Cooker For This Recipe
I use a 4-quart slow cooker for this recipe as written. Use a larger, 5 or 6-quart slow cooker if you double the recipe or triple it.
This creamed corn recipe is a perfect Holiday side dish!
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If you make this awesome homemade crock pot creamed corn recipe, please let me know! Just leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d like to know how you liked it!

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is creamy and delicious. This 5-ingredient crock pot creamed corn is way better than the canned kind.
- 6-8 cups Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen, or 4 cans drained)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Flour, to thicken a little (mix with the half and half before adding)
- 1 ½ cups Half and Half*
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Sugar (or to taste)
- 1 8-ounce block Cream Cheese, cut into 8 pieces
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (stir in right before serving)
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Add the corn and butter to the crock.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour and half and half, then add to the crock and stir.
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Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and cream cheese. Stir well.
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Cook on Low for 3 hours or High for 2 hours, or until cheese melts.
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Stir in the parmesan cheese, taste and adjust salt and add more milk if needed.
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Stir well and serve hot. Garnish with black pepper.
If you don't have Half and Half:
Use equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
Resources to Make this Crockpot Creamed Corn Recipe
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Mashekia Turner
It was amazing!! I made it today for a work potluck and they scraped the bowl. !!
Christima
Did you do any the optional add ins?
Sandy
I don’t usually, but you could add green onions, cooked bacon, smoked sausage, jalapeño, etc. Yum!
Cheryl
This is the best corn! My kids had seconds and told me they would like it again tomorrow, lol!
Sandy
That’s so cute! I’m glad they liked this creamed corn recipe!