Description
Hearty slow cooker cheddar corn with bacon delivers comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, blending creamy cheese and smoky bacon into a soul-warming side dish. Savory, rich kernels promise delicious moments you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (907 grams) frozen corn
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces (227 grams) cream cheese, cubed
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (57 grams) cooked bacon, crumbled
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Deposit frozen corn kernels into the slow cooker, creating an even layer across the bottom.
- Cube cream cheese and slice butter into smaller pieces for more uniform melting, then scatter across the corn.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and crumble crispy bacon over the corn mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Pour milk carefully around the ingredients to help them blend smoothly during cooking.
- Season the entire mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, gently stirring to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low temperature, allowing the ingredients to meld together for 3-4 hours.
- Stir the corn mixture every hour to prevent sticking and ensure consistent texture and flavor integration.
- Once the cheese is completely melted and corn is heated through, the dish is ready to serve.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with additional crispy bacon bits if desired, and present while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the corn’s consistency by adjusting milk quantity for thicker or creamier texture.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit for vegetarian version, maintaining rich cheese flavor.
- Use fresh corn kernels instead of frozen for a farm-fresh summer twist during peak corn season.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding minced garlic or chopped green onions before slow cooking for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg