Cheddar Sweet Corn Pie with Chives and Panko Crust

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 2/3 cup milk, use a mix of plant milk and dairy milk or half and half
• 2 cups (about 8 ounces) grated mild cheddar and fontina cheese, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 4 cups fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided (optional)
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• Paprika, for garnish (optional)
• 3 large eggs