Cinco de Mayo Corn Flatbread (Print Version)

Charred corn and cotija on crisp flatbread, drizzled with tangy jalapeño crema and lime.

# Components:

→ Flatbread

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

→ Street Corn Topping

03 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
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 black pepper
10 - 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as a 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
17 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the corn kernels and sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly charred. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a food processor or blender, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.
04 - Brush each flatbread crust lightly with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.
05 - Evenly distribute the charred corn over the flatbreads. Top with red onion slices and half of the cotija cheese.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes or until the flatbread is crisped and the toppings are warm.
07 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle generously with jalapeño crema and garnish with remaining cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
08 - Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll find yourself sneaking spoonfuls of jalapeño crema before it ever makes it to the flatbread—it’s that addictive.
  • The charred corn and fresh cilantro add such a burst of color and flavor that people will genuinely think you ordered in from a street truck.
02 -
  • If you rush the corn and skip the real char, you miss out on that essential street food flavor—it’s worth the extra minute.
  • Letting the crema sit for at least ten minutes before drizzling lets all the flavors bloom, mellow, and marry.
03 -
  • Pat your corn kernels dry before charring to get that smoky, caramelized edge instead of steaming.
  • A tiny drizzle of honey on the finished flatbread adds just the right secret sweetness to balance all the boldness.
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