Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn with Bacon
A comforting dish featuring sweet corn, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 165 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
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 crisp, then transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
- Chop the cooled bacon into bite-sized pieces and reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Place the chopped bacon, bacon fat, corn, onion, garlic, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and heavy cream into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once halfway through cooking to incorporate the flavors.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese about 30 minutes before serving until melted and evenly distributed.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For richer flavor, use smoked bacon. Can be made vegetarian by replacing bacon with sautéed mushrooms or smoked paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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