Cheddar Corn with Bacon

🧀 Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn with Bacon

🕒 Cook Time: 2–3 hours on HIGH or 4–5 hours on LOW

🍽️ Serves: 6–8

Ingredients:

4 cups frozen sweet corn (about 2 bags, 10 oz each)

1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed

1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

½ cup whole milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Salt to taste

Optional garnish: sliced green onions or parsley

Instructions:

1. Prepare the slow cooker: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray or a little butter.

2. Add ingredients: In the slow cooker, combine:

Frozen corn

Cream cheese cubes

Shredded cheddar

Milk

Butter

Garlic powder

Black pepper

3. Slow cook: Cover and cook:

On HIGH for 2–3 hours

OR

On LOW for 4–5 hours

Stir occasionally if possible to help everything melt evenly.

4. Add the bacon: About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon. Taste and add salt if needed.

5. Serve warm: Stir well before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley if desired.

💡 Tips:

Want a smoky kick? Use smoked cheddar or a pinch of smoked paprika.

You can use canned or fresh corn instead of frozen—just adjust cook time slightly.

For a spicier twist, toss in chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes.