Description
Korean Cheese Corn is a popular Korean street food dish featuring sweet corn sautéed in butter and mixed with mayonnaise, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. It offers a creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavor profile, perfect as a side dish or appetizer, casual and comforting.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the corn: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the drained sweet corn to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
- Mix the seasonings: Stir in the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the corn evenly and enhance the flavor with a creamy and slightly sweet taste.
- Add the cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the corn mixture in the skillet. Avoid stirring after adding cheese to allow it to melt on top properly.
- Melt the cheese: Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the dish cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired. Serve the cheesy corn hot as a flavorful side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) for a mild heat or a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.
- This dish is traditionally served sizzling in a hot cast iron plate but can be made in any skillet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
