Slow Cooker Corn with Blue Cheese and Peppers

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with a sweet and spicy kick, this Slow Cooker Corn is the perfect side dish or appetizer dip for any occasion. With blue cheese adding a bold, tangy twist and cheddar bringing that melty goodness, the combination is next-level delicious.

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Get ready to up your side dish game with this creamy, cheesy, sweet, and spicy Slow Cooker Corn that’s going to be a total hit at your next gathering. Whether you’re looking for an easy holiday side or something to munch on as an appetizer dip, this dish does it all.

Overhead shot of slow cooker corn with cheese and peppers.

This corn recipe is a blend of blue cheese, cheddar, jalapeño heat, and corn sweetness that come together for a sweet and spicy flavor explosion that makes a tasty side dish or scoop it up warm with some tortilla chips as a dip!

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Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Corn

Slow Cooker Recipe: made in the slow cooker, this corn recipe is low effort.
Amazing Flavor Combo: The sweetness of the corn balances perfectly with the tangy blue cheese and spicy jalapeños.
Ideal for Parties: Great for holiday dinners, game days, or potlucks—no one can resist scooping up this creamy goodness.

Ingredients

Veggies, cream, and cheese are the main ingredients in this cheesy slow cooker corn. See below for a list of ingredients.

Frozen corn in a white bowl. — Hint: You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn for this recipe.

Frozen corn
Red bell pepper
Jalapeno pepper
Onion
Half and half
Cornstarch
Cheddar cheese
Blue cheese
Black pepper
Salt

See recipe card for ingredient amounts.

How To Make Slow Cooker Corn

Making this slow cooker corn recipe is as easy as pour, stir, and cook! Below are the steps to making this tasty dish.

Place corn, diced red pepper, jalapeno, onions, and water in the slow cooker.
Turn slow cooker to low setting and cook for 3 hours.
After 3 hours, turn slow cooker to high setting.
In a small bowl, combine half and half with cornstarch and stir into corn mixture in the slow cooker.
Cover slow cooker and cook for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Stir in blue cheese, pepper, and salt. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with cheddar cheese.

Substitutions

Don’t like blue cheese? Swap it out for cream cheese for a milder flavor.
Need less heat? Skip the jalapeños and add in a dash of smoked paprika for a little warmth without the spice.
Cheese swap: Use pepper jack if you want a little extra spice or go for Monterey Jack for a smoother, meltier finish.

Variations

Bacon Lover’s Dream: Sprinkle in crispy cooked crumbled bacon pieces on top of the corn along with the cheddar cheese for a smoky, savory twist.
Tex-Mex Style: Add a can of rinsed and drained black beans and a sprinkle of taco seasoning for a fun spin.
Herb It Up: A little fresh cilantro or parsley on top can really brighten up the flavors.

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