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Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn

by Sarah Olson on January 16, 2017 | Updated February 14, 2022 27 Comments

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Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn is a spicy side dish with spicy jalapenos, corn and cream cheese.

I have to admit that I am guilty of making the saddest side dishes. My go to side dishes (even for guests) are steamed green veggies or corn warmed on the stove top with a bit of butter stirred in.

creamy jalapeno corn in a slow cooker.

This recipe will up my side dish game. This is a perfect side dish for a southern main dishes like fried chicken, a barbecue brisket or even better with a slow cooker pulled pork!

Below are all the ingredients need to make this easy side. I chose canned corn for this recipe. I like the canned corn over frozen, sometimes frozen corn can be mealy, with the canned corn I know it will have a consistent good texture.

cans of corn, cheese, cream cheese, jalapenos, and onion powder in front of a slow cooker.

How to make Cheesy Jalapeno Corn:

  • I mix the corn, cheese, jalapeño and seasoning together first in the slow cooker.
  • Then I slice the cream cheese into cubes and place them on top. I leave the cream cheese on top and don’t mix it in until after the cooking time is done.
corn in cheese and jalapenos with cream cheese cubes on top.
  • Leaving the cream cheese on top like this during the cooking time will give it a chance to melt, then it will stir into the cheese and corn and make a creamy sauce very easily.
Slow cooker with cooking creamy jalapeno corn in it.
  • Here is what the corn looks like after being cook and stirred. It has a creamy spicy sauce and the corn still has bite to it.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn

Can I make this not spicy?

Yes! Sub out red and green bell pepper for the jalapeno and you will have delicious cheesy corn.

Other slow cooker side dishes to try:

  • Slow Cooker Cabbage
  • Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Baked Beans
  • Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
  • Slow Cooker Beets
  • Slow Cooker Candied Carrots
creamy jalapeno corn with a spoon in it.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Jalapeno Corn

4.97 from 27 votes
Amp up your traditional corn side dish up with this creamy-spicy version.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

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
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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!
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Nutrition Information:

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      November 25, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Can you prepare the night before in the crockpot and cook the next day?

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      • Sarah Olson says

        November 25, 2020 at 12:07 pm

        Yes, that will work fine.

        Reply
    2. Linda says

      June 28, 2020 at 9:36 am

      4 stars
      So yummy I added about a teaspoon full of chili powder and a squeeze of lime. Wow really made it good.

      Reply
    3. Traci Bruns says

      June 15, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Could this recipe be made on the stove? If so, any suggestions on how much time/heat setting?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        June 15, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Yes! Would be really easy. Just combine ingredients in a pot and cook until hot. Probably 10 mins or so on low.

        Reply
    4. Sarah says

      April 14, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 14, 2020 at 7:47 pm

        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.

        Reply
    5. Jay says

      December 24, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Can you use fresh corn off the cob??

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 24, 2019 at 4:18 pm

        yes! will work fine.

        Reply
    6. Joleen Ann Jorge says

      September 26, 2019 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Our new favorite side!!! Delicious! Thanks

      Reply
    7. Angela Bradley says

      August 10, 2019 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I roasted my jalapeño peppers right on my stove burner, which just gives it another level of flavor. Since there are only maybe 2-3 of us eating tonight, I thought maybe I would use the leftovers to make a corn chowder for tomorrow! Just throw in some roasted potatoes, sautéed onion, and crumbled bacon! Yum!

      Reply
    8. Mendy says

      December 2, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      What about substituting 2 cans of mexi-corn

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      • Sarah Olson says

        December 3, 2018 at 12:47 pm

        I think that is a great idea!

        Reply
      • Michelle Court says

        July 4, 2019 at 8:47 am

        5 stars
        I mad this for a BBQ that we went to and while back and everybody went NUTS! It was gone well before any other side dish. 🙂 I’m making it again today for a 4th of July party and definitely making a lot more. BTW, I added a little more corn, the cheeses AND I added a can of rotel to add a little extra kick and to give it a little more color.

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    9. Ham says

      October 6, 2018 at 9:13 am

      How long should you cook this recipe in a crock pot if you double the recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 7, 2018 at 7:11 pm

        Not too much longer, probably just an half hour more.

        Reply
    10. Anonymous says

      July 31, 2018 at 3:31 am

      This stuff is AAAHHHMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGGG!!!

      Reply
    11. Donna says

      July 24, 2018 at 9:23 pm

      Could you use frozen corn?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        July 25, 2018 at 8:29 am

        Yes, I think that would be fine!

        Reply
    12. Janie Keller says

      March 7, 2018 at 5:04 am

      i cannot wait to make this recipe. I have never cooked with fresh jalapeños… would canned work? I love the flavor but can’t do the heat.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 7, 2018 at 6:44 am

        Yes! Canned would be fine

        Reply
    13. Rachelle says

      November 15, 2017 at 3:47 pm

      Looking forward to making this recipe. I am making it for 20 people. Do you think I should layer it and do 5 cans corn with the cream cheese on top then put five more cans and more cream cheese? Or do i put all 10 cans with two packs of cc cubes on top?? Thoughts?? 🙂

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      • Sarah Olson says

        November 15, 2017 at 4:37 pm

        Hmm, I’m thinking I’d put the cream cheese on top. Stir half way through the cooking time and probably add 30 mins to the cook time. Just my thoughts.

        Reply
    14. tabithatalksfood says

      March 29, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      I live in Atlanta and you know we love ourselves a good southern cooked meal! I’ll definitely need to make this next time I’m in the mood for southern food and I am looking for a side dish!

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    15. Amber Boos Reynolds says

      January 17, 2017 at 5:07 pm

      OMG!!! My sis-in-Law and I have been making this exact recipe for YEARS and KILLING it!!! HOWEVER…we had never added the cheddar….OMG!!! It is AWESOME!!! Thanks, Sarah!!!!

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