Description
Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn with Bacon is the ultimate comfort food side dish, perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. This creamy delight combines sweet corn, rich cheddar, and crispy bacon, creating a savory experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh corn (or 3 cups frozen corn)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a slow cooker, combine cooked bacon, corn, cream cheese, butter, and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours until hot and bubbly.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the remaining cheddar cheese on top to melt.
- Stir gently before serving and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg