This White Cheddar Baked Corn is creamy, cheesy, and slightly sweet with a rich, comforting flavor. It’s the perfect easy 30-minute side dish for holidays, BBQs, or weeknight dinners—warm, melty, and totally crowd-pleasing.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
🌽 Main
- 4 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine corn, cream cheese, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until well mixed and creamy.
3. Add Cheese
- Fold in white cheddar cheese (save a little for topping if you want extra meltiness).
4. Bake
- Pour mixture into a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
5. Serve
- Sprinkle with green onions and serve warm.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Use white cheddar for a sharper, richer flavor
- Don’t overbake—just until bubbly and golden
- Frozen corn should be thawed and drained well
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat
🔁 Variations
- Spicy version: Add jalapeños or hot sauce
- Extra creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream
- Smoky twist: Add smoked paprika or bacon bits
- Healthier option: Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Perfect for BBQs, holiday dinners, and potlucks
- Serve with grilled chicken, steak, or ribs
- Great as a comfort food side dish
🔥 Final Thoughts
This White Cheddar Baked Corn is creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, making it a quick side dish that always disappears fast 🌽🧀✨