Creamy Corn Au Gratin

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Corn Au Gratin, a luxurious blend of sweet corn kernels bathed in a velvety béchamel sauce and topped with melted Gruyère, Parmesan, and golden panko breadcrumbs. This crowd-pleasing side dish combines rich, creamy textures with a perfectly crisp topping, making it the ideal accompaniment to any holiday feast, dinner party, or weeknight meal. With a quick 15-minute prep and easy-to-find ingredients like butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated cheeses, this oven-baked gratin is both elegant and approachable. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and savor every cheesy, buttery bite! Perfect for seasonal gatherings, this recipe is sure to win a spot on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 3 cups sweet corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium-sized baking dish with cooking spray or butter and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.

Step 3

Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Cook the mixture for 3–4 minutes until it thickens into a creamy sauce.

Step 4

Stir in the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Remove the saucepan from heat and gently fold in the sweet corn kernels, ensuring they are evenly coated with the sauce.

Step 5

Pour the corn mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

Sprinkle the Gruyère cheese evenly over the top of the corn mixture, followed by the Parmesan cheese.

Step 7

In a small bowl, toss the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil until evenly coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the cheese layer.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley (if using) before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness of this delicious Corn Au Gratin!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1358.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2341.9

Total Fat 154.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 405.9mg	0%
Sodium 4294.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 57.8g
Protein 85.6g	0%

Vitamin D 185.0IU	0%
Calcium 1954.7mg	0%
Iron 6.5mg	0%
Potassium 2393.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.0%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 27.7%