Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these Juicy Mexican Street Corn Tostadas. Each crispy tostada is generously topped with a creamy corn salad featuring sweet grilled corn, zesty lime juice, and a hint of chili powder. Finished with fresh cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese, this dish is perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, these tostadas will transport your taste buds straight to the lively streets of Mexico.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears corn on the cob
- 4 tostada shells
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Shuck the corn and remove silk. Boil in water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Cool and cut kernels off.
- 2. In a bowl, mix corn kernels, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast tostada shells on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- 4. Spoon corn salad onto each tostada shell and top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
- 5. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg