Description
Mexican Street Corn Tostadas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of street food right to your table. Crisp tostada shells are generously topped with sweet, grilled corn mixed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lime juice, and salty queso fresco. This delightful combination creates a refreshing appetizer or quick dinner that everyone will love. Perfect for gatherings or casual family meals, these tostadas are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears fresh corn
- 8 tostada shells
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Slices of avocado (optional)
Instructions
- Boil or grill the corn for about 5-7 minutes until tender, then cool and cut off the kernels.
- In a bowl, mix corn kernels with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cilantro until well combined.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if using tortillas; bake until golden brown (about 10 minutes) or use pre-made tostada shells.
- Top each tostada shell with the corn mixture, sprinkle with queso fresco and additional cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the top and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, roast the corn instead of boiling it. Customize your toppings by adding jalapeños or swapping queso fresco for feta.