Korean Corn Cheese with Buldak Carbonara
Buldak Corn Cheese is a quick Korean-inspired side dish made with sweet corn, garlic, butter, mayo, Buldak Carbonara sauce, and lots of melted mozzarella. It’s creamy, cheesy, a little spicy, and comes together fast in one pan.
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
- Skillet or small sauté pan
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can whole kernel corn drained
- 2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1-2 tablespoons Buldak Carbonara sauce
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- black pepper to taste
- 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic. Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic
- Cook the corn. Add the drained corn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.1 can whole kernel corn
- Add the sauce. Stir in the mayonnaise, oyster sauce, Buldak Carbonara sauce, sugar, and black pepper until the corn is evenly coated.2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1-2 tablespoons Buldak Carbonara sauce, ¼ teaspoon sugar, black pepper, 2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- Add the cheese. Spread the corn mixture evenly in the pan and top with the mozzarella cheese.1 to 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Melt and serve. Cover the pan for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot right away.
Notes
- Start with 1 tablespoon Buldak Carbonara sauce if you want it milder, then add more to taste.
- Drain the corn well so the mixture does not get watery.
- Mozzarella gives the best cheese pull, but you can mix in a little cheddar for more flavor.
- If your pan is oven-safe, you can broil it for 1 to 2 minutes for a more golden top.
- This is great as a side dish, snack, or easy party food.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
