Description
This Mexican Street Corn Flatbread Pizza combines the smoky flavors of roasted corn and spicy chili with creamy toppings and melted cheese on crispy flatbread, creating a perfect quick and flavorful appetizer or main dish inspired by classic street corn.
Ingredients
For the Flatbread and Toppings
– 2 flatbreads (store bought naan or homemade flatbread)
– 1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
– 1/3 cup crumbled cotija or queso fresco
– 1 (15 oz.) can corn, drained
– 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
– Kosher salt
Sauce and Seasoning
– 1/3 cup sour cream
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– Zest of 1 lime
– Juice of 1 lime (about 1 tablespoon)
– Pinch cayenne pepper
– Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
– Lime wedges (for serving)
Additional Toppings and Garnishes
– Crumbled cotija cheese
– Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
– Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a baking sheet inside to heat up.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime zest, lime juice, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and a couple of large pinches of kosher salt. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- Assemble Flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on the hot baking sheet. Spread the majority of the sauce evenly over each flatbread, reserving 2-3 tablespoons for drizzling after baking.
- Add Cheese and Corn: On top of the sauce, evenly distribute shredded pepper jack cheese, followed by the drained corn, and then sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Season and Bake: Sprinkle chili powder and additional salt over the toppings. Bake in the oven for 14-16 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Broil for Finish: Switch to broil mode and broil for 1-2 minutes to slightly char the toppings, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, drizzle with the remaining sauce, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges for added zest.
Notes
- Use store-bought naan or homemade flatbread based on preference; both work well for this recipe.
- Adjust chili powder based on your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, lightly char the flatbreads on the stovetop grill pan before baking.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/8 of the pizza)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg