Description
A golden, cheesy, and creamy baked pie that combines the natural sweetness of corn with the sharp, savory flavor of cheddar. Perfect as a side dish or main course, this comforting recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ small onion, finely chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a skillet, lightly sauté fresh corn (skip if using canned or frozen).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, corn, and onion (if using).
- Pour mixture into the greased pie dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheddar for best melting and flavor.
- Let the pie rest before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- For a spicy twist, add jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: <0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 98mg