Cheddar Sweet Corn Pie Recipe
A deliciously creamy and savory Cheddar Sweet Corn Pie featuring fresh corn, sautéed onions, and melted cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection. This comforting pie makes a fantastic side dish or a light main course, perfect for any season.
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter (plus extra for greasing the dish)
- 1 cup Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Garlic Clove, minced
- 4 cups Corn Kernels, fresh or thawed (from about 6 large ears)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Pie Crust (optional)
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter. If using a pie crust, carefully fit it into the dish and trim the edges to fit.
- Sauté Onions & Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- Cook Corn: Add the corn kernels to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until warmed through and excess moisture evaporates. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the sautéed corn mixture and shredded cheddar cheese gently into the egg mixture until evenly distributed.
- Fill Pie Dish: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared pie dish, whether lined with pie crust or not.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the pie center is set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to let it set properly and ensure creamy, firm slices.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk or add a bit of cream.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or a sharp white cheddar for a twist.
- Using fresh corn is preferable, but frozen corn works well when thawed and drained.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, omit the pie crust or use a gluten-free crust alternative.
- Leftover pie can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pie)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
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