Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Mexican street corn casserole is packed with irresistible flavors, vibrant veggies, and delicious toppings. Perfect for festive gatherings!
Servings: 8
Equipment
- 1 9x9 baking dish
Ingredients
Corn Casserole:
- 40 oz bag frozen corn thawed (about 5-6 cups)
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 2 diced jalapeño optional
- 2 cups shredded chicken optional
- ⅓ cup queso fresco, shredded optional
Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp canned chipotles in adobo
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt more to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup cotija cheese
Toppings/Garnish:
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese for topping or use queso fresco, both work great
- 2 tbsp cilantro - chopped more for garnish
- ½ tsp chili powder for topping garnish if desired)
- avocado slices optional for garnish
- fresh limes optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×9 (or similar in sized baking dish) with nonstick spray.
- In a small food processor combine; mayo, sour cream, cotija cheese, seasonings, chipotle peppers. Blitz together to make the sauce.
- In a large bowl, add the thawed corn, onions, chopped jalapeños and chopped cilantro, queso fresco if using mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the corn mix. Toss everything well to ensure even coating. Add the mix to the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining chili powder on top and extra cotija and/or queso fresco.
- Bake for 40 - 50 minutes or until heated through and the sides begin to bubble, cheese is browned and melted. Remove from oven. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, lime slices if desired. Serve warm!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Char the corn on a grill or oven before mixing them into the casserole.
- For an extra crunch, top it with a layer of crushed tortilla chips or panko breadcrumbs mixed with butter before baking.
- Keep it warm when serving for a gathering in a slow cooker or chafing dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg