5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
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5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Description
The 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Creamed Corn combines thawed frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, half and half, and sugar in a slow cooker to yield a creamy, slightly sweet creamed corn. The recipe begins by blending half and half with a portion of the corn to make a smooth base, which is then combined with the rest of the corn and dairy ingredients in the slow cooker. Cooking on low or high heat for several hours softens the corn and allows the cream cheese to melt fully, binding the ingredients into a rich, creamy mixture.
The addition of sugar balances the natural corn sweetness, while fresh ground salt and black pepper fine-tune the seasoning. The optional chopped chives provide a subtle fresh herb note and a pop of color. This creamed corn can be served hot as a side dish alongside meats or other vegetable sides, especially suitable for colder months or comforting meals.
Because it uses a slow cooker, this recipe is convenient for hands-off cooking and slow melding of flavors. Stirring after cooking helps incorporate any melted cream cheese that may have settled. Adjusting salt and pepper after cooking ensures the dish suits your taste. Garnishing just before serving preserves the fresh texture and color of the chives.
Ingredients
- 48 ounces corn about 8 cups, thawed, frozen
- ½ cup half and half
- 10 ounces cream cheese , torn into chunks
- 4 tablespoons butter , ½ stick, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- kosher salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- chives for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Pour half and half in a blender with 1 cup of corn and puree until smooth. In a 3 ½ to 4 quart slow cooker add the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook over high heat for 1 ½ hours or low heat setting for 3-4 hours.
- Stir the corn to incorporate the melted cream cheese. Season with more kosher salt or pepper to taste and garnish with chopped chives if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 569IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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