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mexican street corn casserole

A creamy and flavorful casserole inspired by the classic Mexican street corn, featuring corn, cheese, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Side
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 4 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup mayonnaise preferably Mexican crema
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine corn kernels, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the corn mixture.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.

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