Cinco Mayo Street Corn Flatbread (Printable)

Charred corn and cotija on crisp flatbread finished with jalapeño crema and lime.

# What you'll need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 pre-made flatbread crusts (naan or pizza-style)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Street Corn Topping

03 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned, drained)
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as substitute)
11 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Jalapeño Crema

14 - 1/2 cup sour cream
15 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and chopped (reserve seeds for extra heat)
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center to ensure even crisping.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, add the corn and sauté without crowding for 4–5 minutes until there are light charred spots; season with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, then remove from heat.
03 - Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder and salt in a blender or food processor and process until smooth; transfer to a small bowl and taste for seasoning.
04 - Brush each flatbread lightly with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
05 - Distribute the charred corn evenly over the oiled flatbreads, scatter red onion slices and sprinkle half of the crumbled cotija over each flatbread.
06 - Bake on the center rack for 8–10 minutes, or until the flatbreads are crisp and toppings are heated through.
07 - Remove the flatbreads from the oven, drizzle generously with the jalapeño crema and top with the remaining cotija and chopped cilantro.
08 - Cut into portions and serve immediately with lime wedges alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the spirit of Mexican street corn with way less mess than grilling outside.
  • It turns casual flatbread into a fiesta centerpiece faster than you’d expect.
02 -
  • Don’t rush the corn—a little patience in the skillet means you get those grilled flavors without a grill.
  • Blending the jalapeño crema longer than you think transforms everything from simply creamy to swoon-worthy silky.
03 -
  • For mega flavor, double the spice mix and save half to sprinkle over the finished crema.
  • A super-hot oven is the secret to that crispy, almost blistered flatbread texture.
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