This Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Corn Spoon Bread is a delicious twist on my classic Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with the addition of cheddar cheese and bacon!
Call it spoon bread, corn casserole, or corn pudding. Spell it spoonbread or spoon bread; it really doesn’t matter to me. I just call it delicious. This simple amalgamation of corn muffin mix, eggs, cream-style corn, whole-kernel corn, and butter is a potluck staple, and it’s always present on my Thanksgiving table. But this deliciousness shouldn’t be relegated to November. No, it’s just as good in April. Or August. Or January.
This Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Corn Spoon Bread is a delicious twist on my classic Sweet Corn Spoon Bread with the addition of cheddar cheese and the jewel of Southern cooking… bacon!
What is Spoon Bread?
Spoon bread, in the food world, is like the love child of cornbread and pudding, who decided to rebel against their firm and structured parents. Born in the American South, this delightful concoction is so moist, soft, and fluffy that it politely demands to be scooped out with a spoon, rather than sliced with a knife.
No, itโs not bread throwing a tantrum, insisting on special treatment. It’s just that spoon bread knows its worth in the realm of comfort food and wants to be approached with the appropriate utensil! So, next time you encounter it, remember: no knives, please, just a humble spoon will do.
Can I make this in the oven instead?
I really love the gooey texture that the slow cooker or crock pot gives this dish, but you can certainly make this in the oven.
Simply pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake in a 375ยฐF oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until it’s golden brown around the edges and the center is nearly set.
Can I cut this recipe in half?
Sure you can! This recipe is designed to feed a crowd – which makes it perfect for those potlucks I mentioned before. But if you don’t need to feed a ton of folks, this recipe works perfectly when halved. Just keep in mind the cook time might be slightly different.
Recipe Card
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheddar Corn Spoon Bread
Ingredients
- 2 (2.8-ounce) boxes JIFFY Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 (2.8-ounce) package cooked bacon pieces ((3/4 cup or 10 to 12 slices))
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole-kernel corn (drained)
- 2 (14.75-ounce) cans cream-style corn
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar ((optional))
Instructions
- Spray the crock of a 5 to 7-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir the cornbread mix, bacon, cheese, whole kernel corn, creamed corn, sour cream, butter, eggs, and brown sugar together.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, or until the center is nearly set and the edges are golden brown.
Nutrition
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
Kitt
I would love to try this – but we donโt have jiffy mixes here. Any suggestions?
Stacey
I’ve only ever made it with Jiffy, but you might be able to find a 1:1 jiffy copycat recipe online somewhere.
Kim
can I double the recipe and how long would I cook it if I do
Stacey
If it fits in your slow cooker, I don’t see why not. I’d guess the cook time should be roughly the same with perhaps an additional 30 to 60 minutes, but being that I haven’t tested it, I can’t say for sure.
slocook
I’ve been making spoonbread with bacon and Cheddar for a good 12 years, My twist is I use 2Tbs of packed brown sugar for a little less sweetness, I also add approximately 1/4 cup of diced caramelized onion, (I’m not one for measuring and I know I should). To be truthful, I’ve made this my dinner.
Stacey
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing!
Rachel Rawles-Abernathy
I made it Stacey! It was just a tad little too sweet but it was absolutely DELICIOUS! My husband and son loves it! I had a good portion and shared with a friend. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! Itโs so good!!
Stacey
So glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!
Rachel Rawles-Abernathy
Hi Stacey! Super excited to make your Spoon bread cheese and bacon cornbread. I followed your instructions verbatim.
I just poured all of the ingredients in the crock pot and set it to 4 hours on high. I will let you know how it tasted. Promise!! ๐๐๐
Danna
Do you cook bacon first
Stacey
The recipe calls for the little pouch of bacon crumbles that are already cooked. With that being said, you can certainly use an equal amount of regular bacon that you’ve cooked and crumbled.
Carrie Christine Stevens
Love this, and adding the bacon just kicks up the flavor even more. I LOVE your recipes and thanks for sharing!
Stacey
Thank you so much!!
Myrna
Stacey, I gained five pounds just reading the recipe ! Yummy. If I lived closer, I (and a whole bunch of others) would be in the test kitchen every day.
I don’t remember his name, but there was a chef with an audience on TV. Tell us when you are ready. LOL
Stacey
Ha! Thanks, Myrna!
Joan in VA
Spoonbread – and bacon … you can’t ask for mre. Add slowcooker and no need to heat the oven … fantastic!
Stacey
Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!
Linda
Been wanting to make spoonbread for some time. I don’t have a slow cooker and it’s too hot for oven right now; has anyone tried spoonbread in a bread machine?
Stacey
I don’t think this one will work in a bread machine, but you can make it in the oven. I included those instructions up in the post.
Mary Lacy
This looks amazing! Since there is only me, can I cut the recipe in half? Some recipes can not be halved successfully.
Stacey
Yes! I include instructions on halving the recipe up in the post. Enjoy!
Mary Lacy
Thank you so much! This sounds delicious.
Pam
You had me at Slow Cooker and Corn.
Stacey
Ha! Hope you’ll enjoy it!!