My mom’s recipe for Crockpot Corn Chowder – you can’t go wrong when it’s mom’s recipe! This corn chowder recipe can be made with fresh or frozen corn so it’s perfect all year long.
For even more chowder recipes, try this Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder, Clam Chowder, or Corn and Sausage Chowder.
The Best Corn Chowder
I was looking through a family cookbook while menu planning, and I saw this recipe for this crockpot corn chowder. It’s one of those recipes from my mom that I don’t remember ever trying. And it is a slow cooker recipe, and we know I’m always on the lookout for a good slow cooker recipe!
So I put it down. Later that week, before I made the recipe, I had to call my mom with a question about the recipe, and she raved at how much she likes this chowder. Then I really knew I was excited to try it out!
It doesn’t get much easier than this corn chowder recipe. And it really is perfect. It’s a little different in that you don’t cook it with all of the liquid the whole time, so the potatoes that are along the edge of the slow cooker get nice and brown, which I thought really added a ton of flavor.
You will want to make sure it doesn’t cook too long, though, because of the lack of liquid. Another thing I really love about this crock pot corn chowder is that it is really made from things I always have on hand. And while I used frozen corn, this would be a great way to highlight the fresh corn of summer.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is short for this recipe, which I always appreciate and love. This is what you need:
- Potatoes: I like to use just russet potatoes, but Yukon gold potatoes are delicious, as well.
- Fresh or Frozen Corn: Like I mentioned, this recipe is the best because it can be made year round. I use fresh corn in the summer, and frozen corn when corn is not in season.
- Creamed Corn: The creamed corn adds texture and additional liquid.
- Bacon: If you want to keep this vegetarian, you can leave the bacon out, but it really adds a lot of flavor!
- Sugar: The sugar is optional, as the corn is already a little sweet, but I think the sugar adds more flavor.
- Worcestershire Sauce: You only need a little bit of Worcestershire sauce, but it really brings the flavor profile together.
- Seasoned Salt and Pepper: You can use regular salt, but I like the extra flavor that the seasoned salt adds.
- Half and Half: If you don’t have half and half on hand, you can use part milk and part heavy cream. If you use all cream, the chowder will be thicker, and if you use all milk, it will be thinner.
How to Make Crockpot Corn Chowder
- In a crockpot, combine the potatoes, corn, creamed corn, bacon, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and pepper.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add in the half and half and stir to combine. Cook another 15 minutes, or until it is heated through.
- Serve!
Crockpot Corn Chowder Video
This corn chowder recipe is super simple! Watch the video above to see just how to make it.
Tips and Tricks
This recipe is easy to double – you will just need to make sure that your slow cooker is large enough to hold double the ingredients. You may need to add a little bit more time to the cook time.
Add some extra flavor by adding in some diced onion or diced peppers.
If you have leftovers, store them in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat on the stove top or in the microwave.
I don’t suggest freezing this soup, simply because the potatoes tend to become grainy when thawed. If that doesn’t bother you, then feel free to freeze this soup.
More Slow Cooker Soup Recipes
Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup with Gnocchi
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Tools Used to Make this Crock Pot Corn Chowder
I think a 3 quart slow cooker is the perfect size for this chowder, simply because it doesn’t start off with a lot of liquid. That way, you don’t have to worry as much about the potatoes burning.
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Crockpot Corn Chowder
Ingredients
- 2 cups potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
- 1 16- oz can creamed corn
- 6 slices bacon (fried until crisp and crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup half and half (can substitute chicken broth or cream, if desired)
- additional crumbled bacon (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the potatoes, corn, creamed corn, bacon, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper in a slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add in the half and half and cook an additional 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve topped with additional bacon, if desired.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
Oh that looks so warm and comforting!
mrs wright says
This is so similar to my mom’s recipe that she makes in our well-seasoned and well loved cast iron skillet, but adapted for a crock pot! I prefer sautee-ing the onions in the bacon fat along with some garlic and jalapeno before adding to the crock pot, and skip the Worcestershire and sugar altogether, the corn is sweet enough as is. Sometimes I do add some cumin or taco seasoning, my own twist on Mom’s recipe. This recipe conjures up so many great memories of cooking with Mom, thanks for sharing! PS It’s always better the second day!
Deborah says
@mrs wright, recipes from our mom are always the best, aren’t they! I’m going to have to try some of your substitutions next time!
Kelley {mountain mama cooks} says
I was looking for a crockpot corn chowder and love that yours comes up 3rd on google! 🙂 this sounds so good! I think I have almost everything on hand!
Deborah says
@Kelley {mountain mama cooks}, yay for 3rd on Google!! 🙂
Corey @ Family Fresh Meals says
Hey Taste & Tell !
I’m Chef Corey from Family Fresh Meals. Corn chowder is my oldest daughter’s fav, so I can’t wait to give this a try!
XO Chef Corey
Charissa says
It looks divinely delicious! I think if I were to make this I'd replace the normal bacon with turkey bacon. Thanks so much for sharing!
Abby says
We've been eating a lot of boiled corn on the cob that I froze last summer. I'm going to remember this for next fall!
Marie @ Myculinarycalling says
Oh! I have been looking for a good Corn Chowder recipe. I think it is probably my favorite soup! I will have to try this!
teresa says
i love that you can choose what kind of liquid to add. this looks sweet, smoky and creamy, so yummy!
Tammy says
sounds wonderful! I could never make the same meals over and again, I do have family favorites that I always resort back to, but I love new recipes and exploring. My family never knows what they will get each night! Of course that means I have an almost embaressing amount of recipes and it's always hard to find one that I want to make again because it's lost in the endless collection of recipes I've accumulated!
cindy says
I'm picky when it comes to crock pot meals, but this one looks delish. I'll give it a try. Hang in there on the 'waiting' game. Been there, done that–6 times!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Mmmhhh, so conforting and scrumptious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Rachel says
Looks delicious!! My mom pretty much had the same 5-6 dishes that she would make, but the funny thing was that those would change every few years. I can remember that my mom would cook fish almost every night for about a year and a half, but then mysteriously she switched to chicken every night for the next two. My dad (after 20+ years) is begging for some variation!
Joanne says
My mom cooked approximately two meals the entire time that I was growing up. So I would definitely be shocked if I ever unearthed some hidden recipe trove of hers. this chowder looks delicious and I can certainly see why it's a favorite!
Karly says
Yum! I love corn chowder, but I've never tried making it in a crock pot!
Rick and Nikki says
Looks delicious! You think I can use buttermilk instead of real milk?? Or would that be bad? Trying to get rid of the few cups I have left..
Ann says
I've always loved corn chowder. I think I'll be making this later this week. It looks wonderful and I too love a slow cooker recipe.
Edward Poulin says
Growing up in the 60’s and working a very large garden along side my dad, we grew everything and used every bit of the harvest. What we didn’t eat right away was canned by mom. so we enjoyed that harvest all year long. Well to my comment, Mom made this recipe with just a few twists of her own, like making her own creamed corn made with real cream that she would skim off the top of the bottled milk we had delivered. THANKS FOR SENDING ME BACK IN TIME TO ENJOY!!!