Name: Kansas City-Style Cheesy Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil; 4 ounces (114g) smoked ham steak, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 6 ears corn, husked (see notes); 1 cup (237ml) whole milk; 6 ounces (170g) full-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into half-inch pieces; 2 medium cloves garlic, grated with a microplane; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 3 ounces (85g) extra sharp cheddar, shredded on the large holes of a box grater; 3 ounces (85g) smoked cheddar, shredded on the large holes of a box grater (see notes); 2 scallions, thinly sliced, green parts only (optional)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

30m

This Kansas City-Style Cheesy Corn recipe combines sweet corn with rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and smoky ham for a decadent and comforting side dish. The perfect blend of flavors and textures makes this dish a memorable addition to any meal.

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Servings: 8

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1 teaspoon neutral oil such as canola or vegetable oil

4 ounces (114g) smoked ham steak, diced into 1/2-inch cubes

6 ears corn, husked (see notes)

1 cup (237ml) whole milk

6 ounces (170g) full-fat cream cheese, softened and cut into half-inch pieces

2 medium cloves garlic, grated with a microplane

1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume

½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

3 ounces (85g) extra sharp cheddar, shredded on the large holes of a box grater

3 ounces (85g) smoked cheddar, shredded on the large holes of a box grater (see notes)

2 scallions, thinly sliced, green parts only (optional)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

335kcal

16%
Fat

21g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

24g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

13g

0%
Cholesterol

50mg

2%
Sodium

307mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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