Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob is a perfect side dish for your summer BBQs with just 5 minutes of prep. An easy, no-fuss, and delicious recipe.
The easiest way to cook corn on the cob is in the slow cooker. With just a few minutes of prep and only a few hours of cooking time, you’ll have succulent, juicy, flavorful corn.
This recipe makes making corn on the cob so incredibly easy and effortless. You can toss it all in there and let it cook while you enjoy time out by the pool, taking a walk, or spending time with family. No need to mind it as you would on the stove – it is so simple.
We made this corn recipe during one camping trip to the beach. It was really great to pop it all in the cooker and go down to the water to explore a bit while part of our dinner was cooking. When we are home I usually pop it in the Instant Pot, but this was perfect for camping and the more I think of it – I’ll probably do this more at home as well.
What I really love about cooking it this way – especially when camping is that it eliminates the need for simmering a huge pot of water on the tiny little stove in the camper. Making it in the crockpot was practically effortless. We love to serve this alongside Ambrosia Salad too!
Crockpot Corn on the Cob
Here are some commonly asked questions
How to store leftover corn on the cob
This corn keeps well for leftovers. Just place any extras in an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. To reheat, either microwave until hot or pop it back in the slow cooker with a little bit of water and let it cook until hot again.
Foil or no foil.
I have heard that people do wrap the corn individually in foil along with any seasonings before placing it in the cooker. I personally don’t see the need for this other than it speeding up the cooking time by mayby 30-40 minutes.
How about the husk?
I have heard that some people will just pop the corn in there without shucking it first. Personally, I don’t like the flavor of the corn when cooking it this way. I recommend shucking the corn prior to cooking. Plus you can see if you have any portions that aren’t worth cooking beforehand.
Can You Prepare Corn On The Cob In Advance?
Yes – since this corn takes a few hours to cook anyway – you can prepare it in advance. I will sometimes get it all ready and just leave it until I’m ready to get it going. OR I’ll just cook it as directed and then switch it to the warm setting so it will stay at the perfect temperature until it is ready to serve. Be sure to drain out the excess liquid if you are going to let it sit for more than about an hour beyond the cooking time.
How Do You Keep Corn Warm For A Party?
This method here – making the corn in the slow cooker is the PERFECT way to keep the corn warm during a party. Just cook as directed and then switch the cooker to the warm setting. No-fuss – super easy. You might want to drain the liquid out of the crock so the corn isn’t getting soggy sitting in the water or milk.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob
- corn on the cob – shucked
- water or milk
- salted butter
- granulated garlic
- table salt
- paprika
Can I cut the corn in half?
You bet! If your cooker will fit the corn in there better if the corn is cut in half – then, by all means, you can do that. We didn’t have that many to warrant doing that when they all fit in our cooker at full size. But it is definitely an option.
Try adding Italian Garlic Butter when serving!
Flavor Options
The best part of the corn is that it pairs so perfectly with so many flavor combinations. Here are some of our favorite ways to change up the flavors when making corn.
- Sriracha + Butter
- Pesto
- Curry Seasoning + Coconut Milk
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tarragon
- Oregano
- Basil
- Chili Powder + Lime
How to Make Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob
- Place the prepared corn in the slow cooker.
- Add the milk or water, along with the butter.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Try not the open the lid during the cooking process.
Can this corn be cooked frozen?
You bet! If you have some frozen corn instead of fresh – you can just increase the cooking time by about 60-90 minutes. That’s it – still super simple. Just make sure to account for the added time.
Don’t miss these other great corn recipes!
- Corn Chowder
- Elote Street Corn Dip
- Sea Salt Garlic Corn
- Slow Cooker Corn Casserole
- Mexican Street Corn Salad
- Pressure Cooker Creamed Corn
- Classic Cornbread
- Corn and Black Bean Salsa
- Smoked Fiesta Corn on the Cob
- Cheesy Corn Dip
- Microwave Corn Pudding
- Grilled Corn Pasta Salad
- Mexican Corn Salsa
What slow cooker do you use?
We actually have several slow cookers that we have acquired over the years from doing this job. I have a smaller one that is great for half recipes.
But the one I use the most is this standard, no-frills slow cooker that is perfect for this particular recipe.
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Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
- 6-7 ears of corn – shucked
- 2 cups water or milk
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Place the prepared corn in the slow cooker.
- Add the milk or water, along with the butter.
- Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Try not the open the lid during the cooking process.
Notes
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker – 6 quart or larger
Nutrition
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Amy S Wagley says
I never heard of putting corn on cob in crock pot until a few weeks ago. We loved it, so did my mother-law, you know it’s good she’s 94 and picky. I might add it works for frozen nibblets as well,I put in 10 ears, 2 for everyone.