Description
Spicy Mexican Street Corn Casserole brings creamy, zesty flavors straight to your dinner table with minimal effort. Your family will devour this cheesy, corn-packed side dish that perfectly blends traditional street corn tastes into an easy-to-serve casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 40 oz bag frozen corn
- 6 oz queso fresco
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅔ cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cilantro
- 1 fresh lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grab a large mixing bowl to prepare the casserole base.
- Dump the entire 40 oz bag of frozen corn directly into the bowl without thawing, which will help maintain texture.
- Add ⅔ cup mayonnaise and ⅔ cup sour cream to the corn, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chili powder, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon salt over the mixture, combining thoroughly.
- Crumble 3 oz of queso fresco and fold half of it into the corn mixture, reserving the remaining cheese for topping.
- Transfer the entire corn blend into a casserole dish, ensuring an even layer across the bottom.
- Scatter the remaining 3 oz of queso fresco across the top of the casserole, creating a delicious cheesy coverage.
- Place the casserole in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 32-35 minutes until the edges turn golden and the surface becomes bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder and 1.5 tablespoons chopped cilantro over the top.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving with fresh lime wedges for optional spritzing.
Notes
- Swap fresh corn for frozen if needed, but drain excess moisture to keep the casserole from becoming watery.
- For a lighter version, replace sour cream and mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and reduce cheese quantity.
- Toast the remaining chili powder in a dry skillet for a few seconds before sprinkling to enhance its smoky flavor.
- Serve this dish warm for the best texture and most vibrant taste, pairing perfectly with grilled meats or as a standalone side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 206 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg