Cheesy Corn
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Cheesy Corn
Description
The Cheesy Corn recipe starts by making a roux from melted salted butter, flour, and garlic powder, which is whisked with milk until thick and bubbly. Sharp cheddar and cream cheese melt into the sauce, providing a rich and creamy base. Frozen corn kernels and diced ham are stirred in for a balance of sweetness and savory flavor.
The prepared mixture is transferred to a baking dish and baked covered, allowing the flavors to meld and the corn to heat thoroughly. The resulting dish has a creamy interior with some baked edges, suitable as a warming side.
The recipe can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to three days. Leftovers reheat well in the oven at moderate heat. For freezing, it is recommended to freeze the unbaked mixture tightly wrapped and thaw before baking, preserving texture and flavor for up to two months.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter salted
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese grated, sharp
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 3 3/4 cups corn three 10-ounce bags frozen whole kernel corn, fresh or frozen
- 4 ounces ham steak or leftover ham, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour and garlic powder over the melted butter, then whisk together and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a simple roux.
- Whisk in the milk, then simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
- Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined into the sauce.
- Stir in corn and diced ham. Transfer to a square baking dish or casserole dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat in a 350°F oven for about 15 minutes until hot.
- For freezing, prepare the sauce, mix with corn and ham, cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to two months; thaw in the fridge overnight before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 229mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 718IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 195mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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