Slow Cooker Macaroni and Corn Casserole

Whether you need an easy side dish or something to serve for family dinner on those busy weeknights, this Macaroni and Corn Casserole is one that you have to try. I always make this slow cooker recipe for family gatherings because it’s the ultimate comfort food and I know that it’ll always get rave reviews.

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Corn Casserole Recipe

Get ready for one of your new family favorites – this delicious dish has lots of sweet corn flavor, tender macaroni, and melted cheese.

I usually make this crock pot corn casserole recipe for Christmas Eve to save oven space, but it’s also become a regular of my family’s main dishes during the week. 

This tasty dish can be filed under healthy recipes for your family, thanks to its simple, wholesome ingredients.

Whether you’re looking for something to serve at your next holiday meal or you want the perfect side dish for a dinner party, this original recipe for corn macaroni casserole is a must-try.

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Ingredients Needed

• Corn – Use frozen whole kernel corn or drained cans of corn. Substitute this Skillet Mexican Street Corn for a real treat!
• Creamed corn – I recommend using two cans of cream style corn, undrained.
• Velveeta cheese – Swiss, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese are all good replacements. 
• Butter – Unsalted butter works best, but salted butter is fine.
• Uncooked macaroni noodles – Elbow macaroni is my favorite but use any small shape. 
• Cheddar cheese – Replace with Monterey jack, pepper jack, or the cheese of your choice.

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How to Make Crock Pot Macaroni Corn Casserole

1. In a slower cooker or crock pot, combine corn, cream corn, Velveeta, cup butter, and noodles. Give a good stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, stirring twice. Reduce heat to low and leave in the oven for cook times between 3 – 4 hours.
3. Top with shredded cheese. Cover until cheese melts.
4. Uncover and garnish with fresh parsley, green onion, or salt and pepper. Serve warm.

For the full recipe and detailed baking instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post.

Can I make it ahead of time?

This macaroni and corn casserole is one of the great recipes for busy weeknights because it can be made ahead of time and put in the fridge or freezer until you’re ready to eat.

Follow all the steps in the recipe up until you top it with cheese. Instead, transfer it to an airtight container and store. It will stay good in the fridge for up to 3 days.

When you’re ready, transfer into the crockpot and heat on low until warmed through. Whether that’s the next day or a few days afterwards, it’s always delicious.

Can I freeze it?

Casserole side dishes are some of my favorite to make because they can easy to freeze and save for another time.

Place in an airtight container and stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. 

To heat, place the servings into the crockpot on low. Add more time to make sure that it is defrosted and cooks all the way through.

Once ready, cover with your favorite cheese and toppings before serving. 

Serving Suggestions

Cheesy corn recipes like this one go well with any other comfort food, which is why I usually serve it with a side of green beans and cornbread made from jiffy corn muffin mix. 

If you want to spice up this casserole, you can also try topping it with sour cream, green chilies, and red pepper flakes.

Craving more casseroles?

Corn is one of my favorite veggies and if you mix it with macaroni, I am sold. But my other favorite way to eat it is a cornbread casserole. Check out my Green Chile Corn Casserole, my Loaded Cornbread Casserole, this Cream Cheese Corn Casserole, and this Smoked Macaroni and Cheese.

If you want something with meat in it, check out my Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken or this Nixon Chicken Casserole.

Tips for Best Casserole

• Want a quick clean up? Try using a disposable slow cooker insert which works the same way as tin foil and can be thrown away after you use it.
• You can bake this in the oven as well. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place everything in a casserole dish, cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the macaroni is tender.
• If you prefer a smoother corn mixture, you can mix your ingredients (minus your noodles) in a large bowl before slowly adding to a food processor. This will give you a consistency that is more similar to macaroni and cheese. For a creamy consistency, add in some cream cheese as well.
• This is made in a 3.5-quart casserole crock pot bowl. Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker.
• Looking for more flavor? Try adding green chiles, garlic powder and onion powder into your mixture!
• Add broccoli or green beans right into your casserole to increase your family’s daily values of vegetables.

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