This Creamy Cheesy Corn is a super quick, super comforting snack that both kids and adults absolutely love. It’s rich, mildly spicy, loaded with garlic and cheese, and perfect for evening snacks, birthday parties, movie nights, or potlucks.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe tastes just like the creamy corn you get at cafes and food courts, maybe even better. 😄
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Kid-friendly & party perfect
- One-pan recipe
- Super creamy, cheesy & comforting
- Works as a snack, starter, or side dish
Ingredient Highlights
Sweet Corn
- Natural sweetness balances the cheese and spices
- Use fresh cobs or frozen kernels, both work well
Butter + Garlic
- Forms the flavour base
- Garlic gives that irresistible aroma
Maida + Milk (White Sauce Base)
- Creates smooth, creamy sauce
- Cooking maida in butter removes the raw taste
Cheese (Processed / Mozzarella + Cheddar)
- Makes it gooey and rich
- Cheddar adds flavour, and mozzarella adds stretch
Seasonings
- Pepper → mild heat
- Italian seasoning → herby flavour
- Chilli flakes → light kick for adults (can reduce for kids)
How the Cooking Comes Together
First, corn kernels are boiled briefly in salted water until tender and kept aside.
Butter is melted in a pan and finely chopped garlic is sautéed gently until fragrant (not browned).
Maida is added and cooked for a minute to form a smooth roux.
Boiled milk is added gradually while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. The mixture thickens into a smooth white sauce.
Seasonings — salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and chilli flakes — are mixed in and cooked briefly to blend flavors.
Now the boiled corn and cheese are added. Once the cheese melts, the sauce becomes rich, glossy, and coats every kernel beautifully.
If it gets too thick, a splash of warm milk brings it back to perfect creamy consistency.
Serve immediately while hot and stretchy. 😋
Pro Tip💡: Always add warm milk slowly while stirring to keep the sauce smooth and extra creamy.
Texture & Taste You Should Expect
- Corn: juicy and sweet
- Sauce: thick, silky, cheesy
- Taste:
- Creamy first
- Then mild garlic and herbs
- Finish with gentle chilli warmth
Perfect comfort snack!
How to Serve Creamy Cheese Corn
Best ways to enjoy:
- In small bowls or cups, as a snack
- As a dip with garlic bread or toast
- Inside sandwiches or wraps
- As burger filling
- Taco or quesadilla stuffing
For parties: serve in mini cups with spoons, super hit with kids!
Kid-Friendly Version
For kids, you can:
- Skip chilli flakes
- Reduce pepper
- Add a little extra cheese
It becomes mildly sweet and super creamy, perfect for toddlers, too.
Storage & Reheating
Storage
- Best eaten fresh
- Can refrigerate up to 24 hours
Reheating
- Heat on low flame
- Add a splash of milk and stir well
Avoid the microwave if possible; the stove gives a smoother texture.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding milk all at once → Causes lumps
- Cooking garlic on high flame → Turns bitter
- Using cold milk → Can split sauce; use warm/boiled milk
- Letting it sit too long before serving → Sauce thickens as it cools
- Always serve hot for the best texture.
Other Related Recipes You Might Like:-
- Corn Cutlet – crispy corn patties perfect for evening snacks.
- Corn Mayo Sandwich – creamy and filling sandwich loved by kids and adults.
- Veg Cheese Toasties – cheesy grilled bread snack with veggies.
- Cheesy Vegetable Nachos – crunchy nachos loaded with cheese and veggies.
- Veg Quesadilla – crispy tortillas stuffed with cheese and vegetables.
- Creamy White Sauce Macaroni – rich, creamy pasta loved by kids.
- Masala Macaroni – quick, desi-style macaroni with bold flavours.
- Chilli Bread – spicy Indo-Chinese bread snack for fusion lovers.
Creamy Cheesy Corn
Description
This creamy cheesy corn is the kind of snack that makes everyone smile the moment it hits the table. Soft sweet corn is coated in a rich, garlicky white sauce and finished with loads of melted cheese, making every bite warm, creamy, and super comforting. It comes together quickly, needs no deep frying, and has no onion or garlic, which makes it perfect for kids, parties, and even quick evening cravings. Serve it in cups as a snack or with bread as a dip — either way, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep work
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Remove corn kernels
Separate kernels from the cobs and keep them ready
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Boil corn
Boil the kernels in salted hot water for 5 minutes until tender, then drain -
Chop garlic
Finely chop the garlic and keep aside -
Warm milk
Heat the milk so it is ready to use while making sauce -
Measure ingredients
Keep butter, flour, seasoning, and cheese ready near the stove
Method
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Sauté garlic in butter
Melt the butter on low heat and saute the garlic till fragrant
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Cook flour
Add the flour and cook while stirring so it blends smoothly -
Add milk slowly
Pour warm milk little by little while stirring to avoid lumps -
Make creamy sauce
Keep stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and thick -
Season the sauce
Add salt, pepper, italian seasoning, and chilli flakes and mix well -
Add corn and cheese
Stir in boiled corn and cheese until cheese melts and coats corn -
Adjust consistency
If too thick, add some warm milk to loosen the mixture -
Serve hot
Serve immediately in cups or bowls as a snack or dip
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 310kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Saturated Fat 12g60%
- Cholesterol 55mg19%
- Sodium 420mg18%
- Potassium 280mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 22g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 10g20%
- Vitamin A 480 IU
- Vitamin C 6 mg
- Calcium 220 mg
- Iron 1.2 mg
- Vitamin B12 0.8 mcg
- Magnesium 35 mg
- Zinc 1.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
