Description
Golden, creamy, and bubbling with flavor, this White Cheddar Baked Corn is a rich, savory side dish that’s sure to steal the show. Perfect for your next potluck, Sunday dinner, or festive holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained if needed)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (1 cup for mix, 1/2 cup for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until the mixture thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
- Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Lower heat and mix in 1 cup of shredded white cheddar until melted.
- Fold in the corn kernels. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for a deeper crust (optional).
- Let rest a few minutes, garnish with chopped chives or parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Experiment with different cheeses for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: White Cheddar Baked Corn, cheesy corn casserole, side dish, holiday recipe