Kansas City Cheesy Corn

Ingredients

• 6 cups corn kernels
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup diced smoked ham or brisket
• 1 small jalapeño, finely diced
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven or smoker to 350°F. Melt butter in a large cast-iron skillet and cook the jalapeño for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add corn and smoked meat and cook 3–4 minutes until warmed and lightly browned.

3. 3

   Stir in cream cheese, milk, garlic and paprika until smooth, then fold in 1 cup cheddar.

4. 4

   Top with remaining cheddar and cook uncovered 20–25 minutes until bubbling and browned at the edges.

5. 5

   Rest 10 minutes before serving. Thin with a splash of milk if needed and finish with black pepper.