Homemade Creamed Corn in the Crockpot

4 cups frozen corn (1 lb 3 oz family sized bag)

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup butter

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (plus more for serving)

Combine all ingredients in a 3 quart slow cooker, don't worry about mixing thoroughly, just throw it all in. Cook on high for 1 hour, stir, then cook an additional hour. Serve with fresh ground black pepper.