Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Bring the vibrant and bold flavors of Mexican street food to your table with this irresistible Mexican Street Corn Casserole! This creamy, cheesy side dish combines sweet sautéed corn kernels with zesty lime juice, smoky chili powder, and a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream. Topped with melty cheddar, tangy cotija cheese, and a colorful garnish of cilantro and green onions, this oven-baked casserole is a comforting twist on the classic elote. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing dish for family dinners, potlucks, or Cinco de Mayo celebrations, it's ready in just 40 minutes and is sure to be the star of your spread. Serve it hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 medium jalapeño, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the frozen corn kernels and sauté for about 5 minutes until heated through and lightly golden. Remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
Fold the sautéed corn, diced jalapeño, and half of the cotija cheese into the creamy mixture.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by the remaining cotija cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving. Optionally, sprinkle additional chili powder for extra flavor.
Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy on its own!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 333.7 g | 428% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.9 g | 614% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 5082 mg | 221% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.5 g | ||
| Protein | 93.6 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 2019 mg | 155% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2849 mg | 61% | |
*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.
