Description
This Easy Scalloped Corn recipe offers a creamy, flavorful side dish featuring tender corn, smoky turkey bacon, and melted plant-based cheese in a luscious sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or holiday tables, it delivers a velvety texture and rich savory aroma with simple pantry ingredients and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes and Variations
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Pinch of smoked paprika or red chili flakes (optional for spice)
- Chopped thyme or rosemary (optional for herbal freshness)
- Diced red bell peppers (optional for sweetness and color)
- Panko breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil (optional for crumb topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoked Turkey Bacon and Onions: Sauté diced smoked turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy and fragrant. Add the diced onions and cook until translucent and softened to form a savory base.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together all-purpose flour and plant-based milk over gentle heat until thickened. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Once smooth and creamy, sprinkle the natural gelling agent in and stir to achieve a velvety texture.
- Combine Corn and Sauce: Fold the corn kernels and the sautéed turkey bacon with onions into the creamy sauce. Add the shredded plant-based cheese and stir until melted and fully incorporated, creating layered creamy richness.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling, forming a delicious crust.
Notes
- Use fresh corn when possible for best flavor and texture.
- Stir the sauce gently and continuously to avoid lumps and ensure smoothness.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing and better texture.
- Customize with your preferred plant-based cheese for a unique flavor.
- If browning too quickly, tent the dish with foil during baking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: scalloped corn, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, creamy side dish, easy corn recipe, gluten free appetizer
