A rich, creamy, cheesy corn dish slow-cooked to perfection and finished with crispy bacon. It’s the perfect side for holidays, potlucks, weeknight dinners, or any meal that needs a warm, comforting dish.
Ingredients
Base
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3 cups frozen corn (or canned, drained)
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
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2 tablespoons butter
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Bacon Topping
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4–6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker
Spray the inside with cooking spray or lightly butter it to prevent sticking.
2. Add All Ingredients
Place into the slow cooker:
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Corn
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Cream cheese (cut into chunks)
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Heavy cream
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Butter
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Cheddar cheese
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Salt + pepper
Do not add bacon yet.
3. Cook
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Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours
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HIGH for 1½–2 hours
Stir once or twice during cooking to help melt the cream cheese.
4. Add Bacon
Once everything is creamy and fully melted:
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Stir in half of the bacon
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Use the remaining half for topping
5. Serve
Serve hot, topped with:
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Crispy bacon
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Green onions
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Extra cheddar (optional)
Perfect with chicken, turkey, ham, barbecue dishes, or holiday meals.
Tips
✨ Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best melt.
✨ Add 1 small can of green chiles for a Tex-Mex twist.
✨ Stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
✨ For thicker corn, leave the lid off the last 10–15 minutes.
✨ Turkey bacon works too—just cook until crisp.
Estimated Preparation Time
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Prep: 5 minutes
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Cook: 3 hours (low)
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Total: 3 hours 5 minutes
Calories
Approx. 280–340 calories per serving (based on 6 servings), depending on cheese and bacon amount.