Mexican Street Corn Casserole
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4.9
Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Description
Mexican Street Corn Casserole takes frozen corn as its base, mixing it with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a combination of spices including chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and optional cayenne pepper for heat. The mixture is enriched with crumbled or grated queso fresco to add a mild salty touch. Once combined, it is baked in a casserole dish at 350˚F until warmed through and bubbling around the edges. The final step adds the remaining queso fresco along with fresh chopped cilantro and lime juice, which brighten the dish and add contrast to the rich creamy base.
The result is a creamy, slightly tangy casserole that features the sweet, juicy corn softened and warmed by baking. The cheese adds a subtle salty balance, while chili and cayenne contribute a warm, gentle heat that complements the corn without overwhelming it. Baking softens and melds the flavors, giving a pleasant contrast of creamy and slightly crisp edges from the bubbling cheese mixture.
This casserole works well served as a side dish alongside grilled meats or as part of a casual dinner spread. The fresh cilantro and lime juice garnish add freshness, helping to lighten the richness and encourage repeat spoonfuls. It adapts familiar street corn flavors into an easy-to-share casserole for home cooks.
Ingredients
- 32 oz corn thawed, frozen
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 5 oz queso fresco grated or crumbled
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- lime juice to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F
- Pour the corn into a large casserole dish. Mix in the mayo, sour cream, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and half of the queso fresco until combined.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and the sides begin to bubble.
- Sprinkle the remaining queso fresco over the casserole and top with chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 386mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.4mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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