Cinco de Mayo Corn Flatbread (Print View)

Crisp flatbread topped with charred corn, cotija, red onion and zesty jalapeño crema.

# Components:

→ Flatbread

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

→ Street corn topping

03 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen and thawed, or well-drained canned)
04 - 1 tablespoon 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 freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or crumbled feta as substitute)
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely 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 (leave seeds for extra heat)
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

# Method:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and position a rack in the center.
02 - Warm a skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the corn and sauté, stirring occasionally, until kernels develop light char spots, about 4–5 minutes. 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 food processor or blender and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and taste for seasoning.
04 - Lightly brush each flatbread crust with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
05 - Divide the charred corn evenly between the two crusts. Scatter sliced red onion over the corn and sprinkle half of the crumbled cotija on each flatbread.
06 - Bake the assembled flatbreads on the center rack for 8–10 minutes, or until the crusts are crisp and toppings are warmed through.
07 - Remove flatbreads from the oven. Drizzle generously with jalapeño crema, sprinkle with the remaining cotija and chopped cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The jalapeño crema practically begs to be drizzled on everything you eat for the next week.
  • This flatbread easily turns any night into a fiesta without needing a special occasion.
02 -
  • Once, I tried skipping the preheated oven and ended up with doughy centers—don&apost be tempted to cheat on oven temperature.
  • Mincing the jalapeño too large left spicy surprises; blending until smooth makes every bite sing without overpowering.
03 -
  • Let the crema chill for at least 10 minutes to thicken and deepen its flavor.
  • A final squeeze of lime wakes up the whole flatbread—don&apost skip it at the table.
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