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Delicious Cheesy Corn Bake dish garnished and ready to serve

Cheesy Corn Bake

A warm and cheesy corn dish that's perfect as a comforting side or snack, featuring caramelized corn and melty Monterey Jack cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces corn on the cob (large) or 500g / 1 lb frozen corn
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter 30 g
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large red capsicum diced
  • 1 large green capsicum diced
  • 1 large red onion finely chopped
  • 250 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese or other cheese of choice
  • 1 piece jalapeno finely chopped
  • 250 g cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sour cream 170g
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise 175g
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 115 g can green chillies chopped
  • 3 pieces shallots finely sliced
  • to taste coriander chopped
  • to taste green chillies or jalapeño sliced for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 160°C / 320°F. Cut the corn off the cob; if using frozen, no need to thaw.
  2. In a heavy skillet over high heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and add 2 tsp oil.
  3. Add half the corn and half the garlic; cook for about 3 minutes until golden and slightly blistered, then transfer to a bowl.
  4. Repeat with the remaining corn and garlic, adding more oil if the skillet looks dry.
  5. Add both capsicums and the onion to the hot skillet; cook for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant, then add to the corn bowl.
  6. Stir in half the cheese, then add jalapeño, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, salt, and chopped green chillies. Mix until creamy.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly with slightly browned edges.
  2. Sprinkle sliced shallots and cilantro on top and serve hot with corn chips.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for bigger flavor. Unsalted butter helps control salt. Use frozen corn for time-saving without losing texture.