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Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

March 28, 2018 by Emily Hill 9 Comments

This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family’s favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish!

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn -- This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish! | halfscratched #recipe #sidedish #healthyrecipe

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Ever since I had my first taste of the popular slow cooker creamed corn, I’ve pretty much demanded we serve it at most every holiday dinner. We had it during our 2017 eclipse trip to Idaho and at Thanksgiving dinner. We would have had it at Christmas dinner but alas, we were in Kauai without a slow cooker.

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn -- This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish! | halfscratched #recipe #sidedish #healthyrecipe

The original recipe for crock pot creamed corn uses heavy cream, full-fat cream cheese and 6 tablespoons of butter along with the frozen corn and dash of sugar. But as much as I love all that creamy, cheesy goodness, I wanted to be able to eat seconds (and thirds) of this side dish without feeling too guilty.

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn -- This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish! | halfscratched #recipe #sidedish #healthyrecipe

I’m here to tell you this low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is delightful. While the sauce may not be quite as thick and creamy, the dish loses nothing when it comes to its decadent flavor. I wasn’t brave enough to try fat-free cream cheese or fat-free Parmesan—I feel like you need a little fat in there for flavor—but I did use fat-free half & half!

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn -- This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish! | halfscratched #recipe #sidedish #healthyrecipe

Two of the best things about this creamed corn are how easy it is and how it frees up the oven for other dishes. I couldn’t live without my slow cooker, especially when it comes to big family parties. My classic slow cooker is still going strong but I have my eye on a programmable slow cooker for Mother’s Day. (If you could let my husband know, that would be awesome.)

Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn -- This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish! | halfscratched #recipe #sidedish #healthyrecipe

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Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn -- This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish! | halfscratched #recipe #sidedish #healthyrecipe
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Low-Fat Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
 

This low-fat slow cooker creamed corn is a lighter version of our family's favorite creamy, corny, extra yummy side dish!

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 249 kcal
Author: Emily Hill
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs frozen corn
  • 1 cup fat-free half & half
  • 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 T sugar
  • 4 T salted butter
Instructions
  1. Place frozen corn in slow cooker; pour half & half over top. Cut cream cheese into quarters and place on top of corn. Sprinkle parmesan and sugar on top of cream cheese and corn. Slice butter into single tablespoons and layer on top of everything.

  2. Cook on high 4 hours (or low 8 hours), stirring occasionally once corn thaws to combine ingredients.

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Comments

  1. Veena Azmanov

    March 28, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    Oh, this recipe looks very tasty! This is perfect for me and my family. I really like. And I thank you very much for sharing this wonderful post!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 28, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      You’re welcome. I hope you like it!

      Reply
  2. Catherine

    March 28, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    I love this lightened up version! This is a side-dish must for Springtime gatherings and picnics…looks so good!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 28, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      It’s really yummy and so easy for feeding crowds!

      Reply
  3. Dannii

    March 28, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I love creamed corn, but I have never tried it in the slow cooker before. What a great idea.

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 28, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      It has a different flavor than tradition creamed corn but it’s so good!

      Reply
  4. Claudia

    March 28, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    What a great side dish. Never had anything like this and it sure sounds perfect for any meal!

    Reply
  5. Roxana

    March 28, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Simple and so delicious. I like that you used parmesan and some cream cheese. Would like to try this.

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      March 28, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      It’s surprisingly addictive!

      Reply

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