Corn Cheese Toast
Korea's sweet-savory corn cheese, broiled onto thick toast — outrageous and unapologetic.
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- 200 g Corn kernels
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 80 g Melting cheese
- 2 slices Country bread
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
- 1 Scallions (optional)
Method
- Heat the broiler (grill) to high with a rack near the top of the oven.
- Stir the corn with the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and half the cheese in a bowl until evenly combined.
- Toast the bread lightly in a toaster — it firms up so the topping does not sog it.
- Heap the corn mixture onto the toast and scatter the rest of the cheese over the top.
- Broil the topped toasts on a tray until the cheese bubbles and browns in spots, 4–5 minutes — watch closely, broilers turn fast.
- Slice the scallion thinly, scatter it over the toasts, and serve molten.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Corn Cheese Toast
Corn cheese toast is a Korean street-food staple that arrived via postwar American influence, then underwent a complete cultural remix to become something uniquely Korean: sweet, savory, indulgent, and unapologetic. The dish pairs charred corn with melted cheese and a slick of mayonnaise spiked with sugar, broiled together until the cheese browns in patches and the flavors blur into something almost dessert-like. The key is the textural architecture—thick-cut bread toasted just enough to firm up prevents the toppings from turning it to mush, while the broiler's direct heat creates contrast between bubbling, browned cheese on top and a warm, yielding crumb below. The scallion scattered at the last moment adds a fresh, onion-sharp brightness that cuts through all the richness.
Corn cheese toast tastes sweet and savory in equal measure, with a corn-forward flavor that's almost candied against the umami of melted cheese and the neutral fat of mayo. It's comfort food that doesn't apologize for its sweetness, popular as a Korean café breakfast or snack, and once eaten, it becomes an oddly addictive craving. The broiler's speed—just four or five minutes—means you can go from idea to molten plate in less than twenty minutes, making this deceptively impressive for guests who've never seen the dish before. Serve it hot, watch the cheese bubble, and prepare to understand why it has such a devoted following among those who've had it.
Corn Cheese Toast: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Corn Cheese Toast?
One serving of Corn Cheese Toast has about 382 calories, with 16g of protein, 33g of carbs, 21g of fat and 3g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Corn Cheese Toast gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Country bread. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Corn Cheese Toast?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out sugar, scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Corn Cheese Toast make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.