Spicy Korean Corn Cheese
If you've never had Korean corn cheese, you're about to discover your new favorite guilty pleasure. This beloved bar snack takes sweet corn kernels, folds them into a creamy, cheesy base spiked with gochugaru and a touch of mayo, then broils the whole thing until the top is golden, bubbly, and irresistibly gooey.
What makes this version dangerously addictive is the combination of sweet, spicy, and savory all happening in one bite. The corn stays snappy and sweet against the rich, melty mozzarella, while the gochugaru adds a slow-building heat that keeps you coming back for more. A final scatter of sliced scallions adds freshness and color.
Serve it straight from the skillet with crusty bread, tortilla chips, or just a spoon — honestly, no one will judge. This is the appetizer that disappears first at every gathering and the one people always ask you to make again.
Ingredients
- ● 3 cups sweet corn kernels
- ● 1.5 cups mozzarella cheese
- ● 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- ● 2 oz cream cheese
- ● 1 tbsp gochugaru
- ● 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ● 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ● 2 stalks scallions
- ● 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ● 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat your broiler to high and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
- 2Melt the butter in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until slightly caramelized and any liquid has evaporated.
- 3Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cream cheese and mayonnaise until melted and the corn is evenly coated. Add the sugar, garlic powder, gochugaru, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 4Remove from heat. Fold in about 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, then spread the mixture evenly in the skillet. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella.
- 5Broil for 3-4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown in spots.
- 6Remove from the broiler, scatter the sliced scallions on top, and serve immediately while hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 245 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 10g |
| Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Fat | 17g |
