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Cheesy Corn
Like mac & cheese but made with corn kernels and chunks of ham, this Cheesy Corn will be your new favorite side dish! Perfect for holiday dinners or serving with everything from barbecue or grilled meat to roast chicken!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 3 3/4 cups fresh or frozen corn (three 10-ounce bags frozen whole kernel corn)
- 4 ounces diced ham steak or leftover ham
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.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from KC Parent.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes until hot.
- Freezing: If you would like to freeze this recipe, I recommend doing it before baking, right after making the sauce and combining it with the corn and ham. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before baking as directed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
229mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
718IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
195mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263
% 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.