Description
Hearty “slow cooker cheddar corn” brings creamy southern comfort straight to your kitchen table. Rich cheesy goodness mingles with sweet corn kernels, promising a delightful side dish that delivers pure warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16-ounces / 453 grams) package frozen corn
- 1 (12-ounces / 340 grams) package frozen corn
- 1 (8-ounces / 227 grams) package cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Liquid Components:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Gather a slow cooker and prepare the corn mixture, ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal blending.
- Layer the corn kernels, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, butter, and heavy cream into the slow cooker, creating a rich and creamy base.
- Sprinkle seasonings like salt, pepper, and optional herbs evenly across the mixture to distribute flavors throughout the dish.
- Gently fold the ingredients together using a spatula, making sure the corn is well-coated with the creamy cheese sauce.
- Set the slow cooker to low heat and allow the mixture to simmer and meld together, stirring occasionally to prevent bottom scorching.
- After approximately 3-4 hours, check the corn’s tenderness and the sauce’s consistency, ensuring it reaches a smooth and creamy texture.
- When the corn is perfectly tender and the cheese has melted completely, give the dish a final gentle stir to incorporate any remaining unmelted cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding extra salt, pepper, or herbs to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Serve the cheddar corn hot, garnishing with fresh chopped chives or additional shredded cheddar for added visual appeal and texture.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adding diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Swap out cheddar for different cheese varieties like pepper jack or gruyere to create unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance nutrition by stirring in fresh herbs like chives or parsley just before serving for added freshness and color.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and low-fat cheddar without compromising the rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg