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Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe Easy and Irresistible with Cotija

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A creamy, cheesy, and slightly smoky casserole inspired by Mexican street corn, perfect for family dinners and potlucks. This dish blends fresh corn, Cotija cheese, and smoky chipotle for an irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 5–6 ears of corn, cut off the cob)
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (full-fat)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (preferably full fat)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
  • Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs, yielding about 4 cups (600 grams). Fresh corn works best, but thawed and drained frozen corn is fine.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (120 ml), sour cream (120 ml), fresh lime juice (2 tbsp), chipotle powder (1 tsp), garlic powder (1/2 tsp), salt to taste, and black pepper (1/4 tsp) until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the corn kernels and crumbled Cotija cheese (1 cup/100 grams) to the bowl and stir gently to coat the corn evenly in the creamy mixture.
  5. Fold in the shredded Mexican blend cheese (1 cup/100 grams).
  6. Transfer the mixture to a prepared 9×13-inch casserole dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the top is bubbly and slightly browned.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes to set.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve warm.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning. Use fresh corn for best flavor and texture, but thawed frozen corn works as a substitute. Taste the creamy mixture before baking to adjust seasoning, especially salt, as Cotija cheese saltiness varies. Let the casserole rest after baking for easier serving. For a smoky flavor, try roasting or grilling the corn before mixing.

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Keywords: Mexican street corn casserole, Cotija cheese casserole, easy Mexican casserole, creamy corn casserole, chipotle corn bake

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