Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups frozen corn, thawed, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Method

  • Heat butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, if using; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add flour. Cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk and heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue stirring and cook for an additional 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Process half of corn in food processor or blender until coarsely chopped. Combine milk mixture, processed and whole corn, salt, dried thyme, pepper and nutmeg in slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 31/2 to 4 hours or until mixture is bubbly around the edge.
  • Add 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese before serving; stir until cheeses are melted.