Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn
32 Comments Jan 16, 2017
Updated May 27, 2025
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Cheesy jalapeño corn is a creamy, flavorful side dish with just the right amount of heat from fresh jalapeños and richness from sharp cheddar and cream cheese.
This cheesy jalapeño corn is a simple side dish with just the right amount of heat and creaminess. It comes together quickly in the slow cooker and pairs well with everything from tacos to grilled meats. It’s a great way to change up plain corn without much extra effort. Did you know you can make Crockpot Corn on the Cob? It’s just as easy as this recipe. Or try my slow cooker corn dip.
Ingredients for Cheesy Jalapeno Corn
Here is what you need to dress up canned corn. Find the full recipe in the recipe card below the images.
You’ll need canned whole kernel corn (drained), sharp shredded cheese, fresh sliced jalapeños, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Boxed cream cheese works great here since it’s easy to cube and melts evenly into the corn.
How to make Cheesy Jalapeno Corn:
Here is how to make this dip in two easy steps.
Step One: Add the drained corn, shredded cheese, jalapeños, salt, pepper, and onion powder to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Place cubed cream cheese on top.
Step Two: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours. Stir well before serving until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Garnish with extra jalapeño slices if desired.
Cook’s Notes
Avoid whipped cream cheese, which won’t give the same creamy texture.
Stir in a handful of cooked bacon crumbles or a can of well-drained diced green chiles for even more flavor.
Sharp cheddar adds great flavor, but you can swap in pepper jack for extra heat or use a Mexican blend for a different twist.
Ways to Serve Cheesy Corn
Serve as side with your favorite meals, goes great with Crockpot Ribs, Crockpot Whole Chicken, and even tacos like my Slow Cooker Birria Tacos.
Serve it with tortilla chips as a warm dip—it’s thick, cheesy, and scoopable right out of the slow cooker.
Leftovers reheat well and can be spooned over baked potatoes, grilled chicken, or added to a quesadilla filling.
Featured Comment
“I get requested to bring this to every get together. Great as a dip or a side.”
– Chelsea
Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn
How to Video
Ingredients
- 76.25 oz canned whole kernel corn, (five-15.25 oz cans) Drained
- 8 oz sharp cheese, shredded
- 2 jalapenos, sliced
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 8 oz. package cream cheese
Instructions
- Add the drained corn to the slow cooker.
- Add the cheese, jalapenos, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir.
- Add the cream cheese next, I used the boxed cream cheese which makes it easy to cut into cubes and put on top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
- When the cooking time is done, stir everything together until a creamy sauce forms. Add additional sliced jalapeno on top if desired.
- Enjoy!
Sarah’s Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Other slow cooker side dishes to try:
Cheesy jalapeño corn pairs well with hearty sides like Slow Cooker Cabbage, Corn Casserole, and Crockpot Baked Potatoes for a comforting meal.
For a full cookout or holiday spread, serve it with Crockpot Baked Beans or Creamed Corn—both easy and crowd-pleasing.
If you want something a little different, try Slow Cooker Beets or Milk and Honey Corn for a sweet and earthy contrast.
I get requested to bring this to every get together. Great as a dip or a side.
As written, is this gluten free?
I do not know, I apologize. You will have to check each product.
Can I make this on low? If so, how long?
I would do 4 hours on low.
How much is a serving?
Second time making this! First time followed exactly, this time I added a package of taco seasoning a can of hominy and pepper jack cheese. Yummy.
Can you prepare the night before in the crockpot and cook the next day?
Yes, that will work fine.
So yummy I added about a teaspoon full of chili powder and a squeeze of lime. Wow really made it good.
Could this recipe be made on the stove? If so, any suggestions on how much time/heat setting?
Yes! Would be really easy. Just combine ingredients in a pot and cook until hot. Probably 10 mins or so on low.
Hi Sarah! I’m wanting to try this recipe but I’d like to downsize it, I have a small appetizer crockpot that 2 cans of corn would fit in. Do you have suggestions for ingredients and cooking time for only 2 cans of corn?
I would do 2 cans, probably 1/3 of the cream cheese and other ingredients. May want to mix in a bowl then put in your little crock. I hope that helps.
Can you use fresh corn off the cob??
yes! will work fine.