Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Mexican Street Corn Casserole (Elote Casserole) is the perfect side dish for your next Mexican night! Loaded with cilantro, cheese, and spices, it's quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 45 oz canned corn drained very well
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (the canned kind)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a large bowl, mix together 3 cans corn, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayo, ½ cup chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, juice of 1 lime, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake uncovered at 375℉ for 30-35 minutes, until sides of casserole are bubbling and top of the casserole is starting to turn brown.
- Sprinkle top with ½ cup chopped cilantro, extra parmesan, and the remaining juice of 1 lime.
Notes
- The Char Secret: If you have an extra five minutes, drain your corn really well and toss it in a hot skillet until it starts to pop and brown. That little bit of char adds so much smoky "street corn" magic!
- Trust the Shaker Can: It sounds a little "pantry-raid," but that shaker-can Parmesan is the best swap for traditional Cotija cheese. It gives you that same salty, concentrated bite that holds up perfectly in the oven.
- Don’t Overbake: You’re looking for bubbly sides and a golden top. Try not to leave it in too long, or the creamy base can start to separate.
- Make it Ahead: This is a total lifesaver for busy nights! Mix everything up to 24 hours in advance, cover it, and keep it in the fridge. Just add a couple of extra minutes to the bake time since you're starting with a cold dish.
- Lighten it Up: Feel free to use light sour cream and light mayo. With the lime juice and spices, I promise you won’t even notice a difference!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 772mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg
