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Korean BBQ Cheesy Corn Skillet

A cast-iron skillet filled with bubbling, baked Korean bbq cheesy corn topped with a thick layer of melted, browned cheese.
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Make this popular Korean BBQ fusion side dish, Cheesy Corn, in a cast iron skillet for a perfect weekend appetizer or grilling side. It features a creamy, sweet, and savory corn base topped with melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet on the stovetop over medium heat.
  2. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise, and heavy cream until smooth. This is your binding matrix.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the corn and onions in the skillet. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the top of the corn mixture.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the edges are slightly browned.
  8. Remove from the oven. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving hot, directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For the best cheese pull aesthetic, use a blend of low-moisture mozzarella and a good melting cheese like Monterey Jack along with the cheddar.
  • If you do not have gochujang, you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of sriracha mixed with 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, but the flavor profile will change slightly.
  • This dish works well as a dip; serve with tortilla chips or sturdy crackers for scooping.

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