Description
Creamy Cajun Corn on the Cob is a delightful Southern comfort dish featuring tender corn kernels smothered in a rich, cheesy, and spicy Cajun cream sauce. Perfect as a hearty side, this recipe combines fresh corn with a luscious blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and Cajun spices, baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn and Toppings
- 4 ears Corn on the Cob (fresh or thawed frozen)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Cream Sauce
- 4 tablespoons Butter (or olive oil/plant-based butter)
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (or Greek yogurt/mascarpone)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half/whole milk)
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (or cheddar/pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (or fresh onions)
Instructions
- Preparation: Prepare all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Corn: Boil or grill the ears of corn until they are tender, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes. For fresh corn, let cool slightly then carefully cut the kernels off the cob.
- Make Cream Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add cream cheese and heavy cream, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the mozzarella cheese and Cajun seasoning into the cream mixture. Continue stirring until the cheese melts fully and the sauce is well combined.
- Combine Corn and Sauce: Place the cut corn kernels into a baking dish. Pour the cheese sauce over the corn and gently mix to ensure every kernel is coated with the creamy sauce.
- Bake: Put the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve directly from the baking dish for a warm, comforting side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning amount based on your preferred spice level.
- Fresh garlic and onions can replace the garlic and onion powder for a more robust flavor.
- You can use frozen corn if fresh is not available; just thaw and drain before using.
- This dish pairs well with grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a Southern-inspired meal.
