Korean Corn Cheese Recipe
Sweet drained corn, creamy mayonnaise, butter, chopped onion, and red chili come together under a stretchy mozzarella topping in 8 minutes. Broil until bubbly and golden or melt covered on the stove.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 8” cast iron pan or small oven proof skillet
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned corn drained
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 1/4 medium size onion finely chopped
- 1 red chili finely chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Stir the drained corn, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, black pepper, onion, and chili together in a mixing bowl. Keep mixing until the mayonnaise coats the kernels evenly and the chopped vegetables are distributed throughout.
- Set an 8-inch cast iron pan or small ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter until bubbling, then sauté the corn mixture for 2 to 3 minutes before leveling it and scattering mozzarella across the surface. A sweet, buttery aroma and softening onion signal that the corn is ready for its cheese topping.
- Broil on high on the oven’s top rack for 2 to 3 minutes, or keep the pan on the stovetop and cover it until the cheese melts completely. Look for bubbling edges and golden patches with the broiler, or a fully melted, glossy topping with the covered stovetop method, and serve hot.
Notes
Texture tip: Drain the corn into a strainer and blot the kernels dry with paper towels before mixing so excess liquid does not dilute the mayonnaise coating.
Ingredient tip: Chop the onion and red chili to roughly the size of the corn kernels so they soften evenly during the brief sauté.
Doneness: Watch closely under the broiler as the 2-minute mark approaches and remove the skillet once the mozzarella develops golden patches to avoid burning or greasy separation.
Reheating: Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container, then warm gently in a covered skillet over low heat or at reduced microwave power until hot throughout.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.