Creamy Cheesy Corn
Creamy Cheesy Corn
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup sweet corn, frozen or canned, drained
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 10 seconds, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the pan. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to create a smooth paste with the butter and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Stir in the salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and dried oregano. Mix well until all the spices are fully incorporated into the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the sweet corn to the pan and mix thoroughly with the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the corn to heat through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated mozzarella cheese to the corn mixture. Stir continuously for 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become stringy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the creamy cheesy corn immediately, optionally garnished with additional chili flakes and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Cheesy Corn
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup sweet corn, frozen or canned, drained
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 10 seconds, until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Sprinkle the all-purpose flour into the pan. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to create a smooth paste with the butter and garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Stir in the salt, black pepper, chili flakes, and dried oregano. Mix well until all the spices are fully incorporated into the creamy sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the sweet corn to the pan and mix thoroughly with the sauce. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the corn to heat through.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated mozzarella cheese to the corn mixture. Stir continuously for 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and become stringy.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Remove the pan from the heat. Serve the creamy cheesy corn immediately, optionally garnished with additional chili flakes and chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 4 min