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Korean Olathe Sweet Corn Cheese

This cheesy, savory-sweet dish recipe puts Colorado’s beloved Olathe Sweet Corn front and center in a Korean-inspired comfort food classic. Juicy kernels are shaved straight from the cob, then mixed with creamy mayonnaise, sharp Parmesan, melty mozzarella, and a touch of gochugaru for subtle heat. The result? A bubbling, golden skillet of pure corn bliss.

Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack to share, this Colorado corn cheese comes together quickly and easily on the stovetop. Serve it hot, straight from the skillet, with an extra sprinkle of chili flakes on top for added flair. It’s a local twist on a fan-favorite that hits all the right notes—sweet, salty, spicy, and irresistibly cheesy.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ears fresh Olathe Sweet Corn
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Kewpie brand preferred)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru, divided
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Prepare the corn: Shuck the corn, removing the husks and silks.
  2. Set a large, shallow bowl in the sink. Hold a shucked ear of corn by the stalk end and position it upright with the tapered end steadied against the bottom of the bowl. Use a sharp knife to shave the corn kernels from the cob, working in long strips down towards the bottom of the bowl.
  3. Mix the corn cheese: Add the corn to a small nonstick or cast iron skillet, or into the well of a Korean BBQ pan, and mix in the Parmesan, mayonnaise, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru, green onions, and salt.
  4. Melt the corn cheese: Place the skillet over low heat, stirring until the cheese melts. Turn off the heat, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru. Cover the skillet with a lid for a few minutes until the cheese is melted, and serve immediately.

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