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Creamy Loaded Mexican Street Corn Casserole Recipe Easy and Perfect for Parties

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A creamy, smoky, and tangy Mexican street corn casserole that combines cream cheese, cotija cheese, and roasted corn for a comforting and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for parties and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels (if using frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for roasting the corn)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
  • Extra cotija cheese for sprinkling
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your casserole dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine into a silky, flavorful mixture.
  4. Fold the roasted corn and crumbled cotija cheese gently into the creamy base. Make sure everything is evenly coated but don’t overmix.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the oven until bubbly and lightly golden on top, about 20-25 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, sprinkle extra cotija cheese and chopped cilantro on top. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Roast the corn properly to get authentic smoky flavor. Soften cream cheese fully before mixing to avoid lumps. If the top browns too fast, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Let casserole sit 5 minutes before serving for better texture. For dairy-free versions, use plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo, and substitute cotija with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.

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