Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Corn Casserole: The Easiest, Creamiest Side Dish Ever

If you’re looking for a warm, comforting side dish that practically cooks itself and delivers rich, creamy, cozy flavors every single time, Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is the perfect recipe to bookmark. This dish is ultra-smooth, unbelievably comforting, and loaded with buttery corn flavor — and thanks to the slow cooker, you can have a crowd-pleasing side ready with almost no effort.

Corn casseroles have been a staple at potlucks, holiday dinners, and family gatherings for generations, and this slow cooker version makes the classic even easier. It gives you all the creamy indulgence you expect from a baked corn casserole but without the fuss of oven timing, mixing bowls, or constant supervision. Just add everything to your slow cooker, turn it on, and let the magic happen.

Whether you’re preparing a Thanksgiving feast, a Sunday dinner, or a simple everyday meal, this creamy corn casserole pairs beautifully with chicken, beef, BBQ, ham, turkey, or any holiday spread. And because it stays warm in the slow cooker, it’s perfect for buffets, potlucks, and entertaining.

Why This Slow Cooker Corn Casserole Works So Well

1. Hands-Off Cooking

Simply dump, stir, and let the slow cooker take over. No baking, whisking, or fussing.

2. Ultra Creamy Texture

Cream cheese and butter melt together into velvety perfection.

3. Crowd-Friendly

This recipe feeds a group, and leftovers reheat perfectly.

4. Great Make-Ahead Side

You can prep ingredients ahead and refrigerate the mixture before cooking.

5. Budget-Friendly Ingredients

Everything in this casserole is inexpensive and easy to find.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

• 3 cans (15 oz each) whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) creamed corn
• 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup milk

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Add everything to the slow cooker
   Place corn, creamed corn, cream cheese, butter, cheddar cheese, milk, sugar, and seasonings into a 4–6 quart slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours
   Stir once after the first hour, then again before serving.
3. Stir until smooth
   Once cream cheese and butter have melted, mix well until creamy and evenly incorporated.
4. Serve warm
   Keep on the WARM setting for gatherings.

Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Corn Casserole

Creamy, comforting corn casserole made in the slow cooker with butter, cream cheese, and cheddar for the perfect hands-off holiday or potluck side dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Holiday

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Base Ingredients

• 3 cans whole kernel corn 15 oz each, drained
• 1 can creamed corn 15 oz
• 1 block cream cheese cubed, 8 oz
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter sliced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup milk

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

• Slow cooker
• Mixing spoon
• Measuring cups

Method

 

1. Place all ingredients into a slow cooker.
2. Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway through.
3. Stir until smooth and creamy.
4. Serve warm or keep on WARM setting for gatherings.

Notes

For extra richness, stir in sour cream at the end. For a thicker casserole, cook uncovered during the last 20–30 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

For a thicker casserole:

Cook uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes.

For a richer flavor:

Add ¼ cup sour cream.

For extra cheesiness:

Stir in an additional ½ cup cheddar at the end.

For a savory twist:

Add diced green chiles or crumbled bacon.

Variations

• Mexican Corn Casserole: Add taco seasoning, jalapeños, and pepper jack cheese.
• Sweet Corn Version: Increase sugar to 3 tbsp and add ½ tsp vanilla.
• Bacon Cheddar Corn: Add crispy bacon and extra cheddar.
• Garlic Herb: Add parsley, thyme, and a pinch of rosemary.

Serving Suggestions

This creamy corn casserole pairs beautifully with:

• Roast turkey or ham
• BBQ pulled pork or brisket
• Rotisserie chicken
• Meatloaf
• Holiday dinners

Serve it alongside mashed potatoes, stuffing, and roasted veggies for a perfect comfort-food meal.

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store up to 4 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze: Freeze up to 2 months (thaw overnight before reheating).
• Reheat: Warm in a saucepan or microwave with a splash of milk.