Here’s a Weight Watchers (WW) friendly recipe for Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn that is creamy, cheesy, and light on points. It’s a great side dish that can be enjoyed with meals, especially when you’re craving comfort food.
WW Slow Cooker Cheddar Corn Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 cups frozen corn (about 24 oz)
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz light cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk for a creamier texture)
- 2 tbsp light butter or margarine
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease with olive oil.
- Combine ingredients: Add frozen corn, cream cheese, almond milk, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the cream cheese and butter fully melt and coat the corn.
- Add cheese: After 2-3 hours, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and let it cook for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and everything is well combined.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Serving Suggestions:
- This cheesy corn is perfect as a side dish for BBQ, grilled chicken, or even with roasted veggies.
WW Points:
- The points will vary based on the specific brands of reduced-fat cheese, light butter, and almond milk you use. Typically, this dish comes out to around 4-6 points per serving, depending on portion size and ingredient choices. To get an accurate point value, it’s best to input your exact ingredients into the WW recipe builder.
Let me know if you’d like further customizations or help calculating exact WW points!