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!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Fold the sautéed corn, diced jalapeño, and half of the cotija cheese into the creamy mixture.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, followed by the remaining cotija cheese.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions before serving. Optionally, sprinkle additional chili powder for extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy on its own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1770.1 grams (1770.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4517

Total Fat 365.50g	469%
Saturated Fat 137.20g	686%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 789mg	263%
Sodium 6202mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 241.80g	88%
Dietary Fiber 25.40g	91%
Total Sugars 68.10g
Protein 123.30g	247%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 2886mg	222%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 2747mg	58%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 69.3%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 20.4%