Vegan Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Casserole

vegan corn casserole in crockpot spooned out

Vegan Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Casserole

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: vegan corn casserole, vegan corn pudding, vegan slow cooker corn casserole

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 15

Servings:

Calories: 157kcal

Author: Cindy Rainey

This vegan creamed corn casserole recipe is a 100% plant-based take on the classic, conventional cornbread casserole. Made easy with the help of a crockpot (or another slow cooker), the vegan corn pudding uses blended silken tofu to produce its deliciously creamy texture. It's a terrific savory side dish with sweet corn undertones to accompany your plant-based meal.

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Equipment

slow cooker
blender

Ingredients

Tofu Mixture

8 ounces Silken tofu firm
½ Tablespoon white vinegar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons white chia seeds see notes

Remaining Ingredients

1 15-16 ounce vegan cornbread mix such as Famous Daves - see notes
½ cup vegan butter, melted (1 stick)
2 15.25 ounces canned sweet corn, drained
2 14.74 ounces canned creamed corn
1 cup vegan cheddar cheese shreds such as Follow Your Heart

Optional Topping Suggestions

salt and pepper to taste
smoked paprika
extra vegan shredded cheese
diced green chilis
pickled jalapenos
French fried onions

Instructions

Tofu Mixture

Carefully drain, (not press) the liquid from a 16-ounce block of firm Silken tofu. Cut in in half. You will be using only 8 ounces.
In a blender, place tofu, vinegar, lemon juice, and chia seeds. Blend together on high until the tofu mixture is smooth and well blended. Set aside.

The rest of the ingredients

Drain the sweet corn. You will not be draining the creamed corn. Melt the butter.
Into a med/large bowl, add in all ingredients: two cans of drained sweet corn, two cans of creamed corn, melted vegan butter, tofu mixture, vegan cornbread mix, and vegan shredded cheddar. Stir together until well blended.
Spray the cooking pot/liner of the slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour in the mixed ingredients. Set on high for 3 hours or until cooked through. If this is the first time making this recipe, check for doneness at 2 and a half hours. Spoon up some of the bottom to see if it's already browned.

Notes

If you are unable to find a vegan cornbread mix that you like, use this recipe to make your own. You will need 2 and 2/3 cups of cornbread mix. This is a recipe I use - but please measure out the correct amount after mixing:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
add an extra

I use white chia seeds because the color is less obvious. You can substitute with black chia seeds if desired.

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