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Korean Corn Cheese

Delicious Korean Corn Cheese: Quick, Cheesy Bliss at Home

Korean Corn Cheese combines sweet corn and gooey mozzarella for a quick, irresistible side dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Corn Mixture
  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels use 2 cans or 2 ears of corn
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper substitute with black pepper for milder option
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie mayonnaise regular mayonnaise can work as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar omit if corn is already sweet enough
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper use according to your flavor preference
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter olive oil can replace for dairy-free version
  • 1/4 cup green onion substitute with chives if needed
For Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella swap with cheddar for variation

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven broiler to 450°F (232°C), positioning the oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler.
  2. Prepare the corn by husking ears or draining canned corn to yield about 3 cups of sweet corn.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn, cayenne pepper, Kewpie mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter, and once melted, pour in the corn mixture. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in chopped green onions.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the corn mixture and place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Serve warm, allowing everyone to dig in while it's still gooey.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Keep a close eye on the cheese while broiling to ensure it doesn't burn. Serve immediately for optimal taste.

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