Copycat Rudy's BBQ Creamed Corn {in the crockpot}

Name: Copycat Rudy's BBQ Creamed Corn {in the crockpot}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 185 min
Ingredients: 2 bags frozen corn (about 12 ounces each); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 block cream cheese (about 8 ounces); 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cubed); 1 tbsp honey (optional for an even sweeter corn); salt and pepper (to taste)

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Skip the canned creamed corn and make this delicious copycat Rudy’s BBQ creamed corn instead! This creamed corn is so easy to make in your crockpot or slow cooker.

Copycat Rudy's BBQ Creamed Corn in a crockpot.

The creamed corn at Rudy’s is one of my favorite side dishes ever. I love to make this copycat version because it can easily be made in a crockpot or slow cooker which comes in so handy for potlucks, barbecues, and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Rudy's BBQ Creamed Corn in a white dish with a gray linen and wooden spoon near it.

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💭 Why you’ll love this recipe
🌽 What ingredients are needed for this recipe?
🥣 How to make this recipe
👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
Copycat Rudy’s BBQ Creamed Corn {in the crockpot}

💭 Why you’ll love this recipe

This dish literally could not be any easier. Simply throw everything in your crockpot and go. This is such an easy peasy, no fuss recipe.

I love making this creamed corn for summer BBQ parties. It is also a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner too!

🌽 What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

The ingredients needed to make copycat Rudy's creamed corn in the crockpot.

This recipe is so easy to make and you need just a few ingredients. To make this creamed corn, you will need:

Frozen corn: You’ll need two bags (about 12 ounces each).
Unsalted butter: Butter and corn just go together!
Cream cheese: I used full fat cream cheese.
Heavy cream: The heavy cream really gives this corn a restaurant quality taste.
Sugar: To sweeten our corn.
Honey (optional): If you want an even sweeter creamed corn add one tablespoon of honey.
Salt and pepper: I recommend adding salt and pepper to taste.

🥣 How to make this recipe

Spray your crockpot or slow cooker with non-stick spray.

Add the corn. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.

👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

How do you thicken up creamed corn?

You can add two teaspoons of corn starch if you feel like your creamed corn isn’t thick enough.

Is frozen or canned corn better for creamed corn?

For crockpot creamed corn, frozen is better. Canned or frozen both work in stove top recipes.

Why use a crockpot for this recipe?

Rudy’s serves creamed corn all day so they simmer their corn on low after making a big batch. This is a great way to replicate a restaurant at home with a slow cooker!

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