Description
Korean corn cheese delivers a creamy, savory side dish that sparkles with buttery corn and melted cheese. Sizzling straight from Seoul’s street food scene, this simple recipe brings irresistible comfort to your table in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cans corn kernels (425 grams each, drained) (approximately 15 ounces per can)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup green onion (finely sliced)
Instructions
- Empty the corn kernels into a generously sized mixing bowl, ensuring thorough drainage. Carefully grate fresh mozzarella cheese using a box grater to achieve smooth, even shreds. Delicately slice green onions into thin rings for a vibrant garnish.
- Position a cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add corn kernels, unsalted butter, mayonnaise, and granulated sugar. Continuously stir until butter melts completely and ingredients blend into a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Enhance the corn mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste. Continue cooking until small bubbles emerge across the surface, indicating the corn is heating evenly.
- Sprinkle the freshly grated mozzarella cheese uniformly over the corn base, creating a consistent cheese layer that will melt beautifully.
- Transfer the skillet to the broiler, positioning it approximately 4 inches (10 centimeters) from the heat source. Broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning, until the cheese develops golden-brown crispy edges.
- Remove the skillet from the broiler and allow the Korean corn cheese to rest for 1-2 minutes, permitting the cheese to set slightly and cool down.
- Scatter the prepared green onion rings across the top, providing a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich, creamy corn and cheese base.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crusty bread, tortilla chips, or as a delectable side dish that promises to impress guests with its tantalizing flavors and textures.
Notes
- Gather corn, mozzarella, butter, mayonnaise, and green onions for a quick Korean-inspired comfort snack.
- Draining corn completely prevents watery texture and ensures crisp, golden results when broiling.
- Grating fresh mozzarella creates smoother melting compared to pre-shredded cheese blocks from the store.
- Mixing butter and mayonnaise builds a rich, creamy foundation that elevates basic corn kernels.
- Broiling transforms this simple dish into a restaurant-quality appetizer with caramelized cheese edges.
- Sprinkle green onions last for a fresh, zesty contrast against the warm, melted cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg