Description
Korean cheese corn delights with creamy, savory goodness from Seoul street food culture. Melted cheese and sweet corn create a perfect side dish that satisfies comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, additional for garnish)
- 1 can (15.25 oz/432 g) sweet corn (thoroughly drained)
- 2 tbsps Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Position the oven rack near the top and preheat to 450°F. Lightly grease a 5-6 inch cast iron skillet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix sweet corn, mozzarella, Kewpie mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Spread the corn mixture uniformly across the prepared skillet, creating an even layer.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of mozzarella cheese over the top for extra richness and melted texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, monitoring until the cheese melts completely and develops golden-brown spotting.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the Korean Cheese Corn rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle and prevent burning.
- Serve warm, ensuring the cheese remains gooey and the corn is heated through.
Notes
- Choose a small cast iron skillet to achieve crispy edges and even heat distribution for the perfect golden-brown cheese crust.
- Opt for sweet corn kernels at peak freshness, preferably fresh or high-quality frozen corn to maximize flavor and texture.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like cheddar or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles while maintaining the dish’s creamy essence.
- Consider reducing mayonnaise for a lighter version or substituting with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg