This delicious crockpot corn casserole recipe and easy Thanksgiving tips post is sponsored by Hefty. All delicious Thanksgiving opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links
Crockpot Corn Casserole Recipe + Thanksgiving Prep Tips
Sooooo I have a Thanksgiving confession. I stink at making a Thanksgiving Turkey. So if you ever come to my house for the Thanksgiving holiday, I hope that you’re bringing the bird 🙂 However, I do make a MEAN Thanksgiving side dish. My secret? The good ole crock pot and a little help from my freezer. So today I’m sharing my Make Ahead Crockpot Corn Casserole Recipe. These slow simmering sweet corn flavors can be made ahead of the big Thanksgiving Day for a delicious vegetarian friendly comfort food side with crunchy topping. Mouth. Salivating. So grab your recipe for this easy Thanksgiving side dish and lots of Thanksgiving Prep Tips!
While Turkey, Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes seem to get the spotlight on Thanksgiving, the veggies really make the meal. Seriously. And a great corn casserole always comes to mind. Slow simmered flavors and the sweetness of corn with a buttery crunch topping….oh, delicious perfection. This super EASY corn casserole can be slow simmered, frozen and then finished on Turkey Day for a side dish that will have people wondering how you had the time to slave over this one. Shhhh….don’t share our secret 🙂
Make Ahead Crockpot Corn Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 30 oz. frozen corn kernels
- 14.75 oz can of cream corn
- 1/2 cup of sweet onion finely diced
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 40 buttery crackers such as Ritz, crushed
- salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking Spray
- 20 buttery crackers such as Ritz, crushed
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Spray crock pot with cooking spray (or use a slow cooker liner)
- Combine all ingredients in slow cooker, except for the 20 Ritz crackers and butter.
- Heat on high 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking
- Cool completely. Store in freezer up to 2 weeks
- Thaw in fridge 24 hours before use.
- Place casserole back in slow cooker. Top with 20 crushed crackers and drizzle with melted butter.
- Heat on high 2-4 hours or until heated through.
Thanksgiving Meal Prep can definitely give you an ulcer before the biggest eating day of the year. All of the planning, the cooking, the organization, the clean up, it’s overwhelming. That’s why I love getting everyone’s Thanksgiving Prep Tips. The secret to a perfectly crumbly corn casserole topping is all in the way you crush the crackers. I crush mine in these awesome Hefty Slider Storage Bags. I love any dish that allows me to take out some aggression, right?! No crumb stands a chance of leaking out of here, plus I can get an nicely even crush for crispy perfection!
Then when all of the “exhausting” cooking has been completed, store your casserole in the freezer with these Hefty Slider Freezer Bags. LOVE these things! No leaks, no freezer burn and easily thawed in the fridge to complete your side dish like a pro. Bam, take that Thanksgiving!
Hefty brand products include more than just slider bags for your Thanksgiving meal. Trash bags, tableware, home solutions, recipes, tips and more can be found over at Hefty’s website. Need some more Thanksgiving prep tips? Check out this fun infographic from Hefty!
Need some more delicious Thanksgiving recipe ideas? Grab my Crockpot Cranberry Sauce Recipe and Crockpot Squash Casserole Recipe too!
Slaved all day over this delicious crockpot corn casserole recipe? Yup, absolutely 😉 I won’t tell if you won’t!
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That sounds awesome. I might just make this when I host Thanksgiving in a few weeks.
I’ve lived in the south my entire life. We’re all about crock pots and casseroles down there, so I can’t believe I never saw a recipe like this.
I have not had a dish like this before. It sounds and looks delicious!
I love the ease and convenience of using the slow cooker. This sounds like a great dish.
I’m all about the slow cooker. There are so many things to cook on Thanksgiving, namely the turkey that if I can just put it together and not worry about it, it would be a godsend!
Thanks for the great tips. This looks yummy and I can’t wait to make this recipe.
We love corn! I think that’d fit in great for Thanksgiving.
My husband loves a homemade corn casserole. This looks like such a great recipe for our family.
I guess I need to pull out the crock pot and try this. Looks so good.
The simplicity of this recipe has me sold! Not only that, it really does sound so delicious! And we absolutely love the quality of Hefty bags. We’ve never had any leakage or tearing when we’ve used them.
This sounds like an awesome warm-up dish! I love those freezer bags too. I’m sure I’ll be using them for some Thanksgiving leftovers!
We have a corn casserole every year for our Thanksgiving holiday feast, I am going to try this out with making it in the crock pot this year-
Yum, this looks really tasty! I love cooking in my crock pot especially during this time of year.
This is really nice of you to share a great continental holiday recipe like this. I will cherish this and I am making this for the upcoming holiday.
I was just trying to find something new to make for Thanksgiving to bring to my Aunt and Uncle’s. I feel like I always bring the same thing, this would be a great idea to make this year.
I’ve not had any kind of corn casserole before. This looks interesting.
I have to say, I have never had corn casserole before. This looks very tasty and simple to make!
This Crockpot Corn Casserole looks amazingly delicious and so perfect for Thanksgiving! I love how easy this dish is to make and it sounds incredibly comforting…perfect for a chilly Autumn evening. I’m pinning this for Thanksgiving…thanks for sharing!!
YUM! This corn casserole looks amazing! Also your photography is absolutely beautiful!
I love corn! I am definitely making this!
I’m looking good crockpot in thanksgiving, I think this is fantastic, looks delicious and the corn looks perfect.
I’ve never had corn casserole, but I love prepping meals ahead of time. I’ll probably start cooking for Thanksgiving the weekend before + buy a few staples and keep them in the fridge.
I’m really looking forward to Thanksgiving and I love easy recipes that I can throw in my slow cooker. This recipe looks delicious and simple!
That casserole dish looks amazing. Specially a little toasted on top. thanks for sharing this great recipe. I’ll have to try those bags as well.
That looks yummy! I will use this for Thanksgiving.My grandson loves corn.He will love this.
That looks so good. I’m always looking for new twists on sides for the holidays. might have to give this a try!
This looks absolutely Delish! Its a must try for thanksgiving! Thank you so much for the recipe!
This sounds like an awesome warm-up dish! I love those freezer bags too. I’m sure I’ll be using them for some Thanksgiving leftovers! – See more at: https://raisingwhasians.com/2015/11/crockpot-corn-casserole-recipe.html#sthash.N1qjWIhM.dpuf
I’m all about corn anything – corn pizza, and I had Mexican corn last night! Haha! So this is fantastic for the hubby too who is from IL and loves corn 😉 Thanks for sharing this, it doesn’t look intimidating either, which is my speed!
I prefer making all the sides over the turkey. This one needs to join our holiday menu. It’s not Thanksgiving without a yummy corn dish.
This looks so good I had to pin it! Corn is my fav vegetable and to make in as a crockpot casserole is amazing cant wait to remake this!
I have never had a corn casserole before, it sounds and looks amazing! My daughter loves corn so I can’t wait to make this for her, thanks!
That looks so good!
My husband loves corn! I think he would love this!
This looks fabulous! I can’t wait to try it!
This looks good like to try this
This looks so good . I am always looking for a new side dish and would like to try this . I really love using my crock pot it just makes cooking a bit easier
This looks good! I’m looking for ways to switch my menu up. I’ll have to try it.
This look’s amazing I will definitely give this a try I love anything I can make in my slow cooker.Thank you for the tips and the awesome recipe
This recipe looks like a great fit for the Thanksgiving holiday! I have to try this! Thanks for sharing!
this sounds like a great recipe.,thanks for sharing
This sounds so good. I can’t wait to give it a try for my family. They love corn. I also love using Hefty bags. Thank you for sharing
this looks so good,,my husband would love it and I love that its easy and in a crockpot too
I’ve printed out this recipe and will make it sometime during the Holidays…thanks!
Awesome. Sounds delicious. Prepping before makes this even. Easier. We love corn. I’m going to try it.. Thank you for sharing.
Carol L
This sounds and looks delicious! Corn Casserole is my daughters favorite dish!
oh wow I don’t have a crock pot, but I’ve been thinking of getting one. This recipe looks soo good I may run out and get one today so I can make it. I like recipes with cream cheese in it. I love you can make this ahead!
This recipe looks delicious. I have never tried a corn casserole before. We usually make a green bean and sweet potato casserole, but we may have to try this before Christmas. We don’t have the ingredients on hand to make it for tomorrow, but might make it for Christmas dinner. Thanks for sharing!