You've been eating corn the WRONG WAY
You've been eating corn the WRONG WAY is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Two Plaid Aprons on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $3.34 total, $0.84 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (shredded; preferably low‑moisture)
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 pinch Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Flakes) (optional, for a mild heat)
Instructions
Melt Butter
Place the skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt completely, swirling the pan to coat the surface.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium heat
Sauté Corn
Add the corn kernels to the melted butter. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until the corn is heated through and begins to turn a light golden color.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium heat
Season
Sprinkle the sugar, salt, black pepper, and optional gochugaru over the corn. Toss to combine and cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors meld.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium heat
Transfer to Baking Dish
Turn off the heat and spread the seasoned corn evenly in a 9‑inch baking dish.
Time: PT1M
Add Cheese
Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the corn. Scatter the sliced green onions on top for color and freshness.
Time: PT1M
Broil
Place the dish under a preheated broiler (or set oven to high heat, about 425°F) and broil for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 425°F
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool for 1 minute, then serve hot alongside Korean BBQ meats.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Fat
- 9g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Dairy, Corn
Last updated: April 21, 2026






