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Korean Corn Cheese

Korean Corn Cheese: A Cheesy Delight Ready in 20 Minutes

Korean Corn Cheese is a cheesy delight that combines sweet corn and gooey mozzarella, perfect for summer BBQs or as a cozy side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Mixture
  • 1 can Canned Corn or 2 ears of fresh corn or frozen corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice level
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie Mayonnaise Regular mayonnaise can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Omit if corn is sweet enough
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped; chives can be substituted
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can substitute with cheddar

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with the broiler setting on.
  2. If using fresh corn, husk and shave the kernels from the cobs. For canned corn, drain well. Combine in a mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in cayenne pepper, Kewpie mayonnaise, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper until the corn is evenly coated.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, melt salted butter and add the corn mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in chopped green onions.
  6. Transfer the corn mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top, and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave or broil for a crispy top.

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