Description
Creamy white cheddar baked corn delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen, making weeknight dinners feel like a warm hug. Cheesy, satisfying goodness comes together quickly with just a few simple ingredients that everyone at your table will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ears of sweet fresh corn, kernels removed
- 2–½ cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 8 oz block of cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1–½ cups whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves removed
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, preparing a cozy environment for your corn dish.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a golden base.
- Sauté 1 small diced onion until transparent, about 5 minutes, releasing its sweet aroma.
- Add 6 ears’ worth of corn kernels, 2 minced garlic cloves, ¼ cup chives, and 3 sprigs of thyme leaves. Stir until fragrant, roughly 1 minute.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the mixture, stirring to coat evenly for 30 seconds.
- Stream 1-½ cups whole milk into the skillet, stirring gently until the mixture starts to simmer.
- Incorporate 8 ounces cubed cream cheese and 2 cups white cheddar, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Scatter remaining ½ cup white cheddar across the top of the corn mixture.
- Slide the skillet into the 350°F oven and bake for 20 minutes until cheese melts and edges bubble.
- Finish with a sprinkle of ¼ cup parmesan and extra chopped chives for a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Fresh corn kernels work best, but frozen corn can save time when fresh is unavailable.
- Grate your white cheddar cheese fresh for the most creamy and smooth texture.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream cheese with Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese.
- Lactose-free friends can use dairy-free cheese alternatives to enjoy this comfort dish without compromise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 407 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg