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Corn and Smoked Sausage

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A cozy, easy-to-make slow-cooker dinner featuring smoky sausage and sweet corn simmered to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (fully cooked), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Use kielbasa or any fully cooked smoked sausage.
  • 3 cups frozen sweet corn (or two 15-oz cans, drained) Frozen corn gives a fresh-picked texture; canned is fine when in a hurry.
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped For aromatics.
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) This helps create moisture and keeps the corn tender.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened For richness. Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese if desired.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly ground black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • chopped parsley or sliced green onions For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly spray the slow cooker with cooking spray or brush with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Lay the sliced smoked sausage in an even layer on the bottom.
  3. Scatter the chopped onion over the sausage.
  4. Pile the sweet corn on top of the sausage and onions.
  5. Pour the chicken broth over the corn.
  6. Dot the top with cubed cream cheese.
  7. Season with a pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for 1.5–2 hours.
  2. When cooked, stir the mixture until the cream cheese is fully incorporated and the sausage and corn are coated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. To reheat, warm gently in a saucepan or microwave in 45-second bursts. Can freeze for up to 3 months. Ensure reheated food reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
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