How do I make mexican street corn casserole?

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Indulge in the cheesy goodness of our Mexican Street Corn casserole. It's the ultimate comfort food that will transport you to the streets of Mexico!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Mexican Street Corn casserole. Items include:  Corn  Sour cream  Mayonnaise  Shredded cheddar cheese  Crumbled cotija cheese  Fresh cilantro  Green onions  Lime juice  Chili powder  Salt and pepper
  • Corn 3 cups of cooked corn
  • Sour cream 1 cup
  • Mayonnaise 1 cup
  • Shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup (plus an additional 1/2 cup for topping)
  • Crumbled cotija cheese 1/2 cup
  • Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup (plus extra for garnish)
  • Green onions 1/4 cup
  • Lime juice 2 tablespoons (plus extra for garnish)
  • Chili powder 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Take note
Be prepared to have your mouth watering while cooking this dish. It's seriously addictive, so you may find it difficult to resist seconds (or thirds). Also, keep an eye on your fingers when grating the cheese. We don't want any cheesy casualties!

1

Mix the ingredients

In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of cooked corn, 1 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of crumbled cotija cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix it all together until well combined.

2

Transfer to baking dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and transfer the corn mixture into the dish. Smooth out the top with a spatula to make it nice and even.

3

Add the cheese

Sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the corn mixture. Go ahead, be generous! The more cheese, the merrier.

4

Bake it to cheesy perfection

Pop the baking dish into the oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on it though, we don't want a corn catastrophe!

5

Garnish and serve

Once your Mexican Street Corn casserole is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, garnish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve it up hot and enjoy the cheesy goodness!