**🧀 Mediterranean Cheesy Corn Bake
(Creamy • Comforting • Crowd-Favorite)**
📝 Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
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2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
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1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
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½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
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2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
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1 cup semolina (sooji) or fine cornmeal
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
Cheese Layer
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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1 cup shredded cheddar
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
Finishing
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried parsley or oregano
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together:
Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
2. Add Dry Ingredients
Mix in the semolina and baking powder until combined.
Fold in the corn kernels.
3. Add the Cheese
Mix in:
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Half the mozzarella
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Half the cheddar
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All the Parmesan
(Reserve the remaining cheese for the topping.)
4. Assemble
Pour batter into a greased 9-inch baking dish.
Top with the remaining mozzarella + cheddar.
5. Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes,
until golden, bubbling, and set in the center.
6. Rest & Slice
Let it cool 10 minutes so it slices cleanly.
Sprinkle parsley or oregano on top.
💡 Tips
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Add chopped jalapeño for heat
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Replace corn with zucchini or spinach for a veggie boost
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Add feta for a tangier Mediterranean kick
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Serve with tomato salad or olive tapenade
🍽 Serving Ideas
Perfect as a:
✔ Holiday side dish
✔ Brunch casserole
✔ Snack for kids
✔ Potluck favorite
