Korean Corn Cheese Recipe (2024)

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Nenis

Used mild jalapeños instead of bell peppers, cut sugar in half since corn is plenty sweet and used a mix of mozzarella and cheddar. Served with black bean turkey chili. Delish!

Helen

Add spicy chicken to this - and let the magic happen

Aaron

Make sure to check before 3 minutes, I pulled mine right at 3 and the cheese was burnt. I used part slim mozzarella so I wonder if full fat might have turned out better. Also I would recommend mixing some of the cheese in rather than just topping it so it is melty goodness throughout.

Andrea

This is really yummy! I used a jalapeno in place of a bell pepper. Just the right amount of spice. Served with Trader Joe's Korean ribs and a green salad. Perfect.

Jane Norton

From the first line of the recipe's description: "A uniquely Korean-American creation".

LHC

This popped up right when I planned to use up a bag of frozen sweet corn (which worked fine; still needed draining which at first I forgot to do). Putting it in the oven with the broiler on did not work that well, probably because our broiler is on the bottom. So I cooked it in the oven for about 6 mins and then when it was not browning, finished it off with 20 seconds right under the broiler. As promised, it is VERY kid-friendly.

Mary H

Yes, you can use frozen corn BUT take into account the weight of the water in canned corn, so don’t use equal weights! I used 8 oz of frozen corn, defrosted in the microwave - the perfect amount. I also used Colby Jack cheese (a COVID substitute), which melted nicely. Delicious!

Great Recipe As Written

Cut the sugar in half? It's one teaspoon. Tired if all of the experts.

Jossie

It sounds like Mexican esquite, a delightful corn on a cup with mayo, lime and chile powder. MMMM.

RosebudTX

Didn’t deviate from the recipe and it was great! Would be an impressive side dish to serve guests, but equally good (and easy) for burger night which is what we did.

SUE

I made this EXACTLY as written. There's no way it would feed 4! I had trouble not eating the whole thing. I will definitely be making this over and over again. WOW. And I did mix some muenster in with the mozzarella.

Beth

Tortilla chips would work. So would a spoonful on those party rye slices or toast crisps. We use something similar to top baked potatoes but add lots of green onions to the corn.

PearMer

I could see my foodie family wanting to fuse this with a deconstructed elote recipe. Yum!

Mardee

Sure, but you will need to defrost it and then drain first.

Julia K

Can I make this with frozen corn?

Dre

any sub for mayo? i hate mayo and sour cream but I like Korean food and esp corn

MKL

Try frozen corn

monica

So glad I made this despite the 4-star reviews. Used 2 cans of corn so I measured the mayonnaise with my heart and it was a hit.

Narcissa

Ok so this is a gorgeous, unctuous dish. It is. I was skeptical believe them. I will say that because I had corn from the farmer's market that I not been able to use, I used it instead of canned and just cooked the mix a little bit longer.(Did try to get the "milk from the cob" a little. Worked fine. As I said, remarkable. Not sure why this works but it just does!!! I used the "fresh" mozzarella from supermarket not the sargento kind as well because that is what I had in the amount needed.

Olivia

I incorporated some of the excellent suggestions here: frozen corn, jalapeno, full-fat mozzarella or mozzarella cheddar mix, and lime. No need for sugar. And why does everything have to have chicken in it? It's fine without. @Jane Norton, I nearly choked to death laughing at your comment, re: "uniquely Korean-American." Love it!!!

Annie B

You know what? I would categorize this recipe as “yummy fun.” No, you won’t make it every day, but it calls for readily available ingredients, it’s easy to mix together, and is agreeable to modifications based on tastes and whatever else besides corn (fresh, canned or frozen) is available in one’s larder/pantry. Takes no time to prepare. Pop it in the oven, wait a few minutes, and voila!Thanks NYT. Sometimes, “yummy fun” is just what one needs.

Serina

Added a jalapeño…perfect, easy side dish for Memorial Day bbq.

Leslie

To go more toward the Korean side rather than the multi-culti mashup, I added some gochujang and served with TJ's "beefless bul gogi" + TJ's pajeon (Korean pancake, tastier than the Tawainese scallion pancake, IMO). Oh, and don't forget the kimchi!

Johnny

I made this last night with sweet corn, fresh off the cob. Skipped the sugar. Used Mozzarella and cheddar. Baked it off per the recipe, topped it with 2 Chile Rellenos (my own secret recipe), more cheese, more broiler. Sour cream, guac, fresh mango slices. Cilantro.This corn cheese would be delicious as a base for chicken, fish. Nuked up great for leftovers.

Jane Marie

I followed the recipe but also read the notes and added a touch of parmesan cheese, grated. I think this recipe is only so-so. The benefits are that it is quick and uses things likely to be on hand, but it needs a bit more oomph to see my table again. It was a bit boring, and I even used sirracha mayo to spice it up.

Kathy

I’ll use home put up frozen corn. It was soo sweet I had to go to the dentist after.

CC

I don't have a broiler. Is there any way to make this without one?

Glenn-O

Meh. Rather underwhelming. Followed recipe exactly. Absence of any bold flavor note. Might be authentic (I wouldn't know), but it cries out for some spiciness.

Mm

Make sure the corn is drained very well! Would like to make this elotes-style

Guitarguy_1963

Why wouldn’t one include gochugaru as part of the pepper combination? Otherwise I see nothing to make this “Korean”. I guess it’s the history of it. Looks interesting though.

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Korean Corn Cheese Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Where did Korean corn cheese come from? ›

Since it's a relatively recent addition to the Korean diet, as the two main ingredients were introduced as rations distributed by American forced during and after the Korean War, there really aren't really any rules for how to prepare it, but most versions of this hot side dish are made with canned corn, and they tend ...

Why is my corn cheese watery? ›

Make sure to drain well and pat the corn dry. If you skip this step, you will end up with a soggy, watery, cheesy Korean Cheese Corn.

What is a famous Korean food with cheese? ›

1. Cheese Dakgalbi. Let's start with a popular Korean food with cheese called "Dakgalbi." The Korean dish has marinated chicken in chili pepper paste base sauce, vegetables, and rice cakes. If you already love Dalkalbi itself, you can level up your Korean food experience by topping it with Korean cheese slices!

What are in Korean corn dogs? ›

What is a Korean corn dog? Korean corn dogs are hot dogs, rice cakes, fish cakes, or mozzarella cheese coated in a batter (and sometimes panko, french fry pieces, or ramen) and deep fried. They're finished with sugar and a signature squirt of your condiment of choice: ketchup, mayo, mustard, or all three.

Is Korean corn cheese authentic? ›

A uniquely Korean-American creation, corn cheese is a dish inspired by two cultures. The simplicity of the ingredients — canned corn, mayonnaise and mild shredded cheese — yields a nearly effortless banchan, or side dish, that smells and tastes like comfort.

Is corn cheese popular in Korea? ›

Korean restaurants almost always serve some side dishes before they bring out the main dish, and bubbling corn cheese served on a small cast iron pan is always popular.

What does adding cornstarch to cheese do? ›

For a cheese dip or sauce, the addition of cornstarch serves a similar function: Starch molecules absorb water and expand, not only thickening the liquid phase of the sauce, but also physically preventing the proteins from binding into long, tangled strands and the fats from separating out and pooling.

What does cornstarch do to cheese? ›

Cheese Sauce, Take 1: Cornstarch, Stovetop

This helps the entire mixture stay smooth and emulsified, resulting in a creamy sauce. He recommends tossing the shredded cheese with the cornstarch before cooking so it is evenly dispersed and does not form clumps when cooked.

Why do you put cornstarch on cheese? ›

Commercially, cornstarch is often used as an anti-caking agent. When added to packaged goods like shredded cheese, cornstarch coats the cheese and helps to absorb moisture that would otherwise cause spoiling. This absorption process also helps prevent food from clumping over time.

Why do Koreans eat so much cheese? ›

It's a hangover from the Korean War (1950-1953), when US army bases would hand out American food such as Spam, hot dogs, chocolate and slices of cheese to locals. Alice's grandmother remembers when they first started eating cheese in Korea.

Why do they put sugar on Korean corn dogs? ›

Glutinous rice flour: Glutinous rice flour gives the dough a little bit of chewiness while making it crispier and lighter. Granulated sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the coating. This is typical of the Korean corn dog.

Why are Korean corn dogs so good? ›

Unlike American corn dogs, Korean corn dogs (called hot dogs in Korea) use a wheat or mochi (rice flour) batter in place of cornmeal, resulting in a chewier texture.

What to eat Korean corn dog with? ›

I know most people eat these Korean corn dogs. with ketchup, mustard, and even sugar, but I actually like to dip it in this tomato sauce. because then it tastes like old. school mozzarella sticks that you find at restaurants.

Where is corn cheese from? ›

Essentially it's a combination of canned corn, butter, mayo, sugar, and cheese baked up until golden and warm. It's a classic Korean anju or drinking food. You just scoop it out with a spoon and pop the deliciousness into your mouth. It's like fondue but with bits of sweet corn in it: sweet, savory, and cheesy.

Who invented cheesy corn? ›

Edward Wilson, an observant Flakall employee, saw these puffs come out of the machine, and decided to take those puffs home, season them up, and turn them into an edible snack for humans—a snack he called Korn Kurls.

Who introduced cheese to Korea? ›

Cheese hasn't always existed in Korea. It's a hangover from the Korean War (1950-1953), when US army bases would hand out American food such as Spam, hot dogs, chocolate and slices of cheese to locals. Alice's grandmother remembers when they first started eating cheese in Korea.

Who brought cheese to Korea? ›

1 Answer. 1959, by a Belgian missionary named Ji Junghwan, who helped started domestic Korean cheese production at Imsil County. Cheese was introduced to South Korea in 1959 by a Belgian missionary, who came to Jeollabuk-do to help people surviving the Korean War.

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