Korean Corn Cheese Recipe

Korean Corn Cheese is one of the popular sides for Korean BBQ night. It’s gooey, cheesy, and sweet—the perfect combo to offset the saltiness from the savory meats. You can easily make this quick and easy recipe in under 15 minutes.

What is Korean Corn Cheese?

It is an appetizer generally served on a skillet in Korean BBQ restaurants, made from straightforward ingredients generally found in households: corn, butter, mayo, sugar, and mozzarella cheese. Corn cheese may be a simple dish, but it is complex in flavors since it hits the sweet and savory tastebuds just right. It is one of many sides that people eat during a Korean BBQ night outing. Other popular side dishes include kimchi, seafood pancakes, steamed eggs, and so many more.

Korean Corn Cheese Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 can corn
• 1 tbsp butter
• 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese

Corn cheese tips:

Kewpie mayonnaise tastes better than regular mayonnaise because it has a higher egg yolk content, making it richer.

Fresh corn tastes better, but you can use canned corn or frozen corn if you are on a time crunch.

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine corn, mayo, and sugar.

2. In a pan, melt the butter.

3. Add the corn mixture to the pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the corn mixture. 

5. Cover the pan with a lid and let the cheese melt to perfection.

6. Serve and enjoy!

Corn Cheese Ingredient Substitutes

On the other hand, there are several ways you can experiment or change up the corn cheese recipe to make it healthier. You can add different types of shredded cheeses instead of mozzarella. Omit the sugar if the corn is naturally sweet to your liking. Trim down the butter quantity if you are watching your diet. Swap out regular mayonnaise for a low-fat alternative.

If you enjoy this Corn Cheese recipe, check out this other quick and easy recipe.