Description
This Mexican Street Corn Flatbread Pizza combines the smoky sweetness of roasted corn with the creamy tang of a lime-infused sauce, topped with gooey pepper jack cheese and crumbly cotija, all baked to perfection on crispy flatbreads. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal or snack with vibrant toppings and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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For the Flatbread Pizza
- 2 flatbreads (store bought naan or homemade flatbread)
- 4 oz. 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 to taste
For the Lime-Cilantro Sauce
- 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
- Few large pinches of Kosher salt
For Serving
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Additional crumbled cotija
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat your oven to 500°F (260°C) to ensure a hot environment for baking the flatbreads quickly and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, lime zest and juice, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
- Assemble the flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread the reserved 2-3 tablespoons of sauce evenly over each flatbread.
- Add cheese and toppings: Evenly distribute shredded pepper jack cheese over the sauces. Then, divide drained corn and sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese on top. Finish with a light dusting of chili powder and salt.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 14-16 minutes until the flatbreads are crispy and cheese is bubbling. Then, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes to achieve a slight char and extra crispiness.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven, drizzle the remaining sauce over the top, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges and extra cotija if desired.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, consider grilling the flatbreads instead of baking.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Use fresh cilantro for the best flavor, but dried can be an alternative in a pinch.
- This recipe is best served immediately while hot and crispy.
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese used is vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pizza)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
