Pioneer Woman Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe
Are you looking for a creamy side dish? This Pioneer Woman Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 6 cups of frozen whole kernel corn.
- 1/2 cup of creamy mayonnaise.
- 1/2 cup of sour cream.
- 1 cup of crumbled Cotija cheese.
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- 2 cloves of minced garlic.
- 1/4 cup of fresh chopped cilantro.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice.
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
Instructions
Preheat Your Oven
- Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it get nice and hot. Grease your baking dish with butter.
Prepare the Corn
- Thaw your frozen corn completely. Drain any extra water away. Pat the corn dry with towels. This keeps the casserole from being watery.
Mix the Creamy Sauce
- Grab your large mixing bowl. Add mayonnaise and sour cream together. Stir until the mixture is very smooth. Add the garlic and lime juice now.
Season the Mixture
- Add chili powder and smoked paprika. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. Stir well to mix the spices. It should look colorful and smell great.
Combine Corn and Cheese
- Add the corn to the bowl. Mix it into the creamy sauce. Fold in half of the Cotija cheese. Save the rest of the cheese for later.
Transfer to Dish
- Pour the mixture into your baking dish. Spread it out with your spatula. Make the top nice and even.
Bake the Casserole
- Put the dish in the oven. Bake for about 30 minutes. The edges should look bubbly and golden.
Add Final Toppings
- Take the dish out safely. Sprinkle the remaining Cotija cheese on top. Add the fresh chopped cilantro now.
Serve and Enjoy
- Let it cool for five minutes. Serve it while it is still warm. It goes great with grilled chicken.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the corn kernels.
- Add extra chili powder for more heat.
- Make sure to drain the corn well.
- Use full-fat sour cream for richness.
- Top with crushed chips for extra crunch.
- Try adding chopped jalapenos for spice.
- Fresh corn off the cob works great too.