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Served portion of Mexican street corn casserole with lime and jalapeños

Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe

This Mexican Street Corn Casserole captures all the bold, creamy, zesty flavors of elote in a family-friendly baked dish. Perfect as a comforting side or hearty main, it’s made with corn, cotija cheese, and a lime-spiked sauce for a dish that’s always a hit at potlucks, barbecues, or weeknight dinners.
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 320kcal
Cost: $10–12

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic recommended
  • Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • Whisk For blending creamy base
  • Spatula For spreading mixture evenly
  • Oven Preheated to 375°F

Ingredients

Corn Base

  • 6 cups corn kernels Frozen, canned (drained), or fresh
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Can sub Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • ½ cup sour cream Greek yogurt also works
  • 1 cup cotija cheese Crumbled, or use queso fresco/feta
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese Shredded
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional, for heat
  • salt and pepper To taste

Topping

  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs Gluten-free if needed
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese Crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon butter Melted
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika For color and flavor

Garnish

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 2–3 jalapeños Thinly sliced, adjust to taste
  • lime wedges For serving
  • chili powder Extra for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C); grease a 9x13" baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and spices.
  • Fold in corn, cotija, and half the cheddar cheese. Season with salt/pepper.
  • Spread mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, butter, cotija, and paprika.
  • Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes; garnish with cilantro, jalapeños, chili, and lime.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1mg