Step 1

Add butter to a large sauté pan and heat over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low if the butter is sputtering too much or if the onions start to turn brown.

Step 3

Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add flour and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute.

Step 5

Slowly stir in whole milk along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper until mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Cook over medium to medium low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the milk is warmed through a bit.

Step 6

Add about 2/3 of the shredded cheese, reduce heat to low stirring until melted and the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 7

Stir in frozen corn along with a few large pinches of salt and pepper.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to a small greased baking dish and cover with remaining cheese.

Step 9

Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Then add crushed crackers and bake for another 5 minute.

Step 11

Broil for 1-2 minutes until the crackers get dark golden brown.

Step 12

Let cool just a few minutes, garnish with chives, and then dig in and enjoy!