Description
Mexican Street Corn Flatbread is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the flavors of traditional Mexican street food to your kitchen. Topped with sweet corn, tangy Cotija cheese, and zesty lime, each bite is an explosion of taste that evokes sunny days and joyful gatherings. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, this flatbread is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Let’s dive into this culinary fiesta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large store-bought flatbread or homemade equivalent
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (omit if desired)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for drizzling)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the corn until slightly charred (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper over cooked corn; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place flatbread on a baking sheet.
- Top flatbread with the spiced corn mixture and sprinkle Cotija cheese on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Drizzle with lime juice, garnish with cilantro and sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg