Description
Gochujang Elote Corn Casserole brings Mexican street corn traditions straight to your dinner table with a spicy Korean twist that’ll make your taste buds dance. Creamy, zesty, and packed with bold flavor, this dish turns simple corn into a crowd-pleasing side that sparks conversation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
Spice and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup gochujang paste
- ¼ cup green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine 4 cups of corn kernels, ½ cup gochujang paste, 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 cups shredded cheese, ½ cup whole milk, and 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large mixing bowl, stirring until the ingredients create a smooth, vibrant mixture.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped green onions into the corn blend, then season with a pinch of salt and a dash of black pepper, ensuring every ingredient is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the spicy corn mixture into your prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and bubbling edges that indicate the casserole is perfectly cooked.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set, then garnish with additional chopped green onions for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Swap out cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adjust gochujang quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and adding gradually.
- For extra texture, sprinkle crispy panko breadcrumbs or crushed tortilla chips on top before baking.
- Fresh corn kernels work best, but frozen corn is an excellent time-saving substitute that delivers similar flavor and consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 399 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg