Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn with Bacon
A warm, creamy side dish brimming with flavor, featuring sweet corn kernels in a rich, cheesy sauce with crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Chop the bacon into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
- Combine the chopped bacon, reserved bacon fat, corn, onion, garlic, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and heavy cream in the slow cooker.
- Cover and let it cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring halfway through.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese about 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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