Description
Midwestern creamery-style corn delight simmers with rich ingredients bringing comfort to dinner tables. Hearty side dish blends sweet kernels and smooth dairy, promising warmth and satisfying flavor you will savor alongside grilled meats or as a standalone comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (15.25 oz / 432 g) whole kernel corn, drained
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cubed
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 tbsp (12 g) sugar
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Corn Base Preparation: Layer drained whole kernel corn evenly across the 6-quart slow cooker, creating a foundational texture.
- Liquid and Seasoning Infusion: Cascade whole milk over corn kernels, then dust granulated sugar and freshly ground black pepper uniformly, gently mixing to ensure complete ingredient integration.
- Fat Layer Incorporation: Strategically arrange thin unsalted butter slices across the corn surface, followed by distributing cream cheese cubes evenly to enhance richness and depth of flavor.
- Slow Cooking Transformation: Secure lid and set slow cooker to high temperature, allowing ingredients to meld and transform for 2-3 hours, developing a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Final Flavor Blending: Remove lid, vigorously stir mixture to break down cream cheese and butter, creating a seamless, velvety texture. Replace lid and continue cooking on high for an additional 15 minutes to finalize the corn’s decadent profile.
Notes
- Optimize Corn Distribution: Spread corn evenly to ensure consistent cooking and flavor absorption throughout the dish.
- Butter Melting Technique: Place thin butter slices strategically to create a rich, smooth base that enhances overall creaminess.
- Cream Cheese Integration: Gently cube cream cheese for smooth melting and even distribution, preventing clumping and ensuring a silky texture.
- Temperature Control: Maintain high slow cooker setting to develop deep flavors and create a luxurious, velvety corn side dish without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg