Description
Mexican Street Corn Casserole is a vibrant, creamy dish that brings the beloved flavors of elote right to your table. This delightful casserole combines sweet corn, rich cheeses, and zesty lime, creating a mouthwatering experience perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers. Each serving bursts with flavor, making it an instant crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn or 3 cups frozen corn (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cut the kernels off the fresh corn or drain thawed frozen corn. Place in a mixing bowl.
- Add cream cheese, shredded cheeses (reserve some for later), mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the corn. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with Cotija cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg