Cheddar Sweet Corn Pie
This Cheddar Sweet Corn Pie is a rich, cheesy, and savory-sweet delight, perfect as a side dish or light main course. Made with fresh corn, sharp cheddar cheese, and a buttery crust, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with comforting flavors. A must-try for corn lovers!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn (thawed if frozen)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives (for garnish)
- ½ cup cooked, crumbled meat (optional for added flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the pie crust and fit it into the dish. Poke a few holes with a fork and pre-bake for 10 minutes.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, melted butter, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir in sweet corn, cheddar cheese, and optional crumbled meat.
- Assemble: Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and set.
- Cool & Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes, garnish with chives, and enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use fresh summer corn for the best flavor, but frozen or canned (drained) work well too.
- Add diced jalapeños or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
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