The festive fun doesn’t stop with the side dishes! In fact, side dishes like Christmas Eve Corn really keep the party going! Nothing beats the sweetness, the creaminess, the richness, and the cheesiness of Christmas Eve Corn; it’s truly one of a kind. The fragrance of the garlic and the herbaceous-ness of the parsley adds to the flavor and the seasonal sensation. This might be more popular than potatoes when placed on the holiday table!
Ingredients
- 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 cups corn kernels, frozen, canned, or roasted
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat it with nonstick spray.
Step 3 –Combine the cream cheese, the butter, and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium high heat.
Step 4 –Stir the milk into the cream cheese mixture until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Step 5 –Stir the corn into the cream cheese mixture until well-combined, about 2 minutes.
Step 6 –Stir in the thyme and season with the salt and the pepper.
Step 7 –Spread the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the cheese.
Step 8 –Bake until bubbly, about 15-17 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve immediately, garnished with the parsley.
