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Cheesy Skillet Scalloped Corn

With a creamy Swiss cheese sauce and buttery crumb topping, this Cheesy Skillet Scalloped Corn is a family favorite side dish. It’s perfect for summer BBQ’s or weeknight dinners, as well as holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving!

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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Corn Recipe

I keep driving past a local farm, waiting for their “SWEET CORN FOR SALE” sign to be posted at the end of their driveway. August’s local sweet corn harvest is always a favorite time of year!

This Cheesy Skillet Scalloped Corn is an easy recipe that can be made with fresh sweet corn OR canned corn. So while the local sweet corn is plentiful, you can bet we’re making this dish with kernels cut straight from the cob – it’s great for summer BBQ’s! And other times I simply use cans of corn, which makes it perfectly easy for busy weeknight meals and holiday dinners.

I’ve always liked a good scalloped corn dish, but this one’s extra special with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce and a sprinkling of buttery crumb topping. I can’t wait for you to taste how good it is!

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What You’ll Need

This skillet corn recipe has a simple ingredients list. Scroll down to the recipe box for full details.

Can I Use Fresh or Frozen Corn?

Yes, you can substitute some or all of the canned corn in this recipe with fresh kernels off the cob or frozen corn. Scroll down for measurements in the recipe card.

How to Make Cheesy Skillet Scalloped Corn

This cheesy scalloped corn dish comes together in just one skillet, in less than 30 minutes.

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Tips & Variations

This recipe is pretty flexible and simple but here are a few tips, as well as ingredient substitution possibilities.

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What To Serve It With

This skillet scalloped corn is fancy enough make an appearance on holiday tables but quick and easy enough for a casual weeknight dinner or gathering with friends.

It pairs well with pretty much any protein, from beer can chicken to pork chops and steak. We’re particularly partial to serving this up with pulled pork, ribs, and other BBQ dishes. Add some cowboy beans and coleslaw or cucumber salad, and you’ve got the perfect casual gathering!

As for holiday menus, this side dish goes great with most everything – ham, mustard pork loin roast, stuffed pork chops, or grilled turkey tenderloin!

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Leftover skillet scalloped corn can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Keep covered tightly or in an airtight container. You can either reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. If needed, add a splash of milk to prevent the dish from drying out.

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Cheesy Skillet Scalloped Corn

Yield: 8 servings
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
total time: 30 minutes
With a creamy Swiss cheese sauce and buttery crumb topping, this Cheesy Skillet Scalloped Corn is a family favorite side dish. It's perfect for summer BBQ's or weeknight dinners, as well as holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving!
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Ingredients

for the crumb topping:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • cup crushed buttery round crackers such as Ritz

for the Swiss cheese sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Frank’s RedHot Original hot sauce optional
  • salt and pepper to taste

for the corn:

  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 2 11-ounce cans corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
  • 1 11-ounce can white shoepeg corn, drained
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • For the crumb topping: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter to melt, then add the crushed crackers. Cook and stir about 3 minutes, or until light brown. Remove crumbs to a plate to cool.
  • For the Swiss cheese sauce: In the same skillet, prepare the Swiss cheese sauce. Turn the heat down to low, then melt the 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the half and half. Turn heat back up to medium and whisk fairly constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly hot.
  • Add shredded cheese, onion powder, optional Frank’s hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted throughout.
  • To finish the corn dish: Add all the corn to the Swiss cheese sauce, stirring to combine. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly warmed.
  • Stir half of the crumb topping into the cheesy corn and then transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle the remaining crumb topping on top of the corn, followed by the sliced scallions. Serve hot.

Notes

To use fresh sweet corn and bell peppers: Substitute all canned corn with 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels, 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper.
Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens “Holiday Recipes” 2011 edition.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 279kcal Carbohydrates: 19g Protein: 8g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 12g Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 54mg Sodium: 164mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 5g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.
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This post was first published in 2011, then updated in 2022.