Description
Korean Corn Cheese is a creamy, cheesy side dish featuring sweet corn kernels mixed with mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, and green onions. Baked until bubbly and topped with a browned crust, this savory delight is the perfect rich and comforting accompaniment to any Korean-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 ears fresh sweet corn kernels (kernels removed from cobs)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ËšF (204ËšC) to prepare for baking the corn cheese.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine fresh sweet corn kernels, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella cheese, sugar, thinly sliced green onions, and season with salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Prepare baking dish: Lightly grease a baking dish and pour the corn mixture into it, spreading evenly.
- Bake the mixture: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is melted and bubbling around the edges.
- Broil for browning: Transfer the baking dish to the oven broiler and broil for 2 minutes, watching carefully until the top surface is nicely browned and slightly crispy.
- Serve hot: Remove from oven and serve immediately as a warm, cheesy side dish that pairs excellently with Korean meals or as a comforting snack.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet corn for best flavor, but frozen corn can be substituted if fresh is unavailable.
- Adjust sugar amount depending on the sweetness of the corn to balance flavors.
- For a sharper flavor, substitute part or all of the mozzarella with cheddar cheese.
- Keep an eye on the dish while broiling to prevent burning.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for a larger crowd.
