Description
Sizzling Korean corn cheese delights taste buds with creamy melted goodness. Cheesy corn sides complement grilled meats and bring Seoul street market flavors directly to home kitchens you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (425 g/15 oz) cans corn kernels (drained)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup green onions (finely sliced)
Instructions
- Preparation: Drain corn kernels thoroughly and grate mozzarella cheese into fine shreds. Slice green onions into delicate rings for garnishing.
- Cooking Base: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium flame. Combine corn kernels, butter, mayonnaise, and sugar, stirring continuously until ingredients meld into a smooth, glossy consistency and butter completely dissolves.
- Seasoning: Introduce kosher salt and black pepper to the corn mixture, fine-tuning the flavor profile. Cook until small bubbles form across the surface, ensuring even heating.
- Cheese Layer: Distribute grated mozzarella evenly over the corn base, creating a uniform blanket that will melt into a luscious topping.
- Broiling: Position skillet 4 inches beneath broiler. Broil for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve golden-brown crispy edges without scorching.
- Resting and Garnishing: Remove from broiler and let the dish rest briefly. Sprinkle green onion rings across the surface to add a fresh, zesty dimension.
- Serving: Present hot and immediately, pairing with crusty bread or tortilla chips as a vibrant, indulgent side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Drain Corn Completely: Excess moisture prevents proper caramelization and can make the dish watery, affecting texture and flavor.
- Use Fresh Mozzarella: Freshly grated cheese melts more evenly and creates a smoother, more luxurious coating compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Watch Broiling Carefully: Cheese can quickly burn under high heat, so monitor closely and rotate skillet if needed to achieve uniform golden-brown edges.
- Serve Immediately Hot: Korean corn cheese is best enjoyed piping hot when cheese is melted and stretchy, ensuring maximum flavor and optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg