Mexican Street Corn Flatbread
Mexican Street Corn Flatbread is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of traditional street food right to your kitchen. With its warm flatbread base topped with sweet corn, creamy cotija cheese, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro, this recipe is perfect for casual gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought or homemade flatbread
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- ½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as a substitute)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill or boil corn until tender; cool and cut off kernels.
- In a bowl, mix corn with lime juice, chili powder, and half the cotija cheese.
- Spread corn mixture evenly over the flatbread; top with remaining cotija.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with cilantro before slicing and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg