Cheesy Corn

4.95 from 20 votes

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 Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Amy Nash

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.
2 Tablespoons salted butter, 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Whisk in the milk, then simmer, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
3/4 cup milk
Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted and combined into the sauce.
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces cream cheese
Stir in corn and diced ham. Transfer to a square baking dish or casserole dish. Cover with foil.
3 3/4 cups fresh or frozen corn, 4 ounces diced ham steak
Bake for 40-45 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Notes

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.

Recipe adapted from KC Parent.

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