White Cheddar Baked Corn
This dish features fresh corn baked in a creamy white cheddar sauce, topped with chives for added flavor.
Equipment
- oven
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Corn
- 6 ears corn, husked
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the flour to the saucepan and stir to form a roux. Gradually whisk in the whole milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Cut the corn kernels off the cob and combine them with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste. For a spicier version, add some cayenne pepper.