Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, so this week and the beginning of next, I plan to post some new recipes you can whip up for your holiday guests. One request I’ve received recently is an easy crock pot recipe so your oven can be freed up for the other million dishes you are making that day. Well, friends, I’m coming through for you because this one is a super simple idea and it feeds a crowd.
I basically took my favorite corn casserole that is typically baked in the oven, and tested it out a couple of times in my crock pot. With a couple of tweaks, it came out amazing. It’s a creamy corn dish that will complement your Thanksgiving spread well, because it’s not so overpowering that it takes over the stars of the day, like that new gravy you want to show off, or maybe the casserole dish you prepared. Instead, it offers a nice subtle cornbread flavor that is still buttery and cheesy enough to make you want more.
The recipe as written below will be plenty for your party guests. If you plan to feed just a small family, though, I recommend halving it without changing the time. Enjoy!
A great side dish for entertaining a large crowd, or halve the recipe and feed just your family. Either way, this recipe is great for the holidays or an any-time-of-the-year potluck. The best part? Using the crock pot frees up your oven!
- 2 (15 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 (15 oz) cans cream-style corn
- 2 (8 oz) package Jiffy corn muffin mix
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Lightly spray a large crock pot bowl with oil. Dump all ingredients, except the cheese, into the bowl and gently stir until combined. Mix in the cheese. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring once halfway through. Serve warm right from the crock pot.
Notes
This recipe can be halved without changing the cooking time.
I love the McCarty pottery, I think you’re a real Mississippian now! Also this is a great idea, fighting over one oven with 3 cooks is going to be a challenge next week. Thanks for posting.
haha! Thanks, Katelyn! The pottery is actually my neighbor’s.
Since most of my stuff is in storage still, sometimes I ask my neighbors if they have cute bowls or plates I can use for my photography. lol!
Oh my gosh this is exactly what I needed!!! I was planning on making this exact corn casserole/pudding for Thanksgiving and yesterday I was wondering how I would get everything cooked with so many things demanding the oven. I made a very similar corn casserole last year and it was a hit. I added a can of green chilies for a little kick – delicious! Thanks for posting!!
Just curious as to what size crock pot you used… Thanks!
Hi Laurel,
I believe mine is a 6 quart.
Thanks, that’s what I have – Looking forward to trying this!
I used my crockpot for corn (creamed corn, though) last year and it was great! I set it up in the morning and just forgot about it until it was time for dinner. The creamed corn was a hit, but I might need to give corn pudding a try this year instead!
What a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving or even a casual football party with chili. And Nikki, the photo is fantastic!
I love corn casserole and I LOVE that you cooked it in the crockpot! Such a genius idea!
I saw this picture on pinterest and I knew it was you… nice McCarty’s!!
We’re bringing out the country in you yet. haha! This is one of my favorite holiday dishes…can’t wait to try it.
You know you are a Mississippi girl when everyone comments on your McCarty pottery! We will be trying this recipe next week – my mother-in-law has ONE single oven in her kitchen!! The horrors!! Crock pot usage is high on my list!! Thanks!!
haha! I have only one oven, too. In California, I had a double, but no longer can I enjoy that!
Crock pot to the rescue!!
what setting? high or low?
Hi Lola. Low, as stated in the recipe instructions.
Silly question but what size crock pot are you using? I have a big one and wanted to see if I need to adjust the recipe before hitting the grocery store.
Thank you!
I use a 6 quart, I believe.
Just wondering what tweaks you made from your original recipe to accommodate the crock pot. I have a recipe for tamale pie that my family loves that I use a chi chi’s corn muffin mix for that is very similar to corn pudding. I can no longer find the mix in my area and need a recipe to use in it’s place. Yours look to be the right consistency for what I am looking for. Thanks!
Hi Lori, here is the link to the Crockpot Corn Pudding: http://penniesonaplatter.com/2012/11/12/crock-pot-corn-pudding/
Not sure what I did wrong, but this was gross. The cornbread mix never softened much and the whole thing was a big mess…I was expecting it to rise a bit but it never did.