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

What is the best cheese for Korean food? ›

So mozzarella and other mild cheeses are the most common dairy products, and because pizza is very popular with young Koreans, mozzarella is a favorite with them. Korean pizza is pretty good, although it doesn't always use traditional ingredients.

Where did Korean corn cheese originate? ›

South Korea

Why do Koreans like corn so much? ›

Corn was not always popular in Korean culture, but when American soldiers handed out cans of them to civilians during the Korean War, the country developed a taste for it (via Serious Eats). This introduction led to many creative dishes, and corn cheese was one of them.

What cheese goes with Korean BBQ? ›

Delicious Korean corn cheese is an appetizer usually served at Korean barbecue restaurants as a side dish, and it pairs perfectly with Korean style meats.

What is the most popular cheese in Korea? ›

In 2020, the brand of cheese with the largest market share was Sangha from Maeil with roughly 22.5 percent. Following was Seoul Uyu cheese with less than half of that, amounting to approximately 11.1 percent of market share.

Why do Koreans put cheese in their food? ›

“In Korea, there are people who don't really like spicy food, so we put the cheese on the spicy food to tone down the spiciness a bit,” explains Alice.

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 kind of corn is used in Korea? ›

Known as Chal-Oksusu in Korea, it is the most common type of corn in Korea. These glutinous corns are sticky and has a denser, chewier consistency compared to regular corns.

Why is Korean corn chewy? ›

Daehak corn has high starchiness, which makes it chewy and flavorful. Superior in flavor and quality, even people who do not normally like corn eat 3-4 corns at a time. Daehark corn is the most popular agricultural produce of Goesan.

What does Koreans eat the most? ›

Korean cuisine is largely based on rice, vegetables, seafood and (at least in South Korea) meats. Dairy is largely absent from the traditional Korean diet. Traditional Korean meals are named for the number of side dishes (반찬; 飯饌; banchan) that accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice.

Why do Koreans like hot dogs? ›

There were many Americans in South Korea during the Korean war. They brought many American customs to the people they were defending, such as baseball, and brought many American foods to Korea, like hot dogs.

Why do Koreans eat rice with everything? ›

Rice is not just a staple for Koreans. The symbolism is rooted in deep history where rice was and still is a symbol of how one's life's prosperity is measured. In essence, rice equates to “life”.

Why do Koreans love mozzarella? ›

The demand has been fueled by increased exposure to western dishes, such as pizza. South Koreans also often incorporate cheese into local dishes like noodle soup and kimchi stir-fried rice. They say the cheese helps to take away the heat from traditionally spicy dishes.

What is good to drink with Korean BBQ? ›

Bokbunja ju or Korean blackberry wine is the perfect option. The dark wine has slightly sweeter notes and a dense texture to soothe the palate after a particularly flavour-packed meal. You can do away with dining rules, however, if you like a bit of sweet infusion into your spicy Korean repast.

Is cheese used in Korean food? ›

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 cheese does Kfry use? ›

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Juicy boneless fried chicken dipped in Korean spicy YangYeom (sweet & spicy) sauce combined with savoury melting mozzarella cheese!

Do Koreans put American cheese in ramen? ›

Ramen with cheese? American cheese was introduced to the country during the Korean war, when American soldiers would receive slices in their rations, according to Insider. Koreans began experimenting with the food and adding it to dishes, like ramen.

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