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Mexican Street Corn Pizza

Mexican Street Corn Pizza: A Flavorful Twist on Tradition

This Mexican Street Corn Pizza combines traditional elote flavors with pizza for a delicious vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup Mayo Can be replaced with additional sour cream.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Use roasted garlic for a milder taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Substitute with lemon juice if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust quantity to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Omit if unavailable.
Pizza Base Ingredients
  • 1 package Pizza Dough Store-bought works well.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Kernels Frozen corn can be used in off-season.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Swap with Monterey Jack for a sharper taste.
  • 1/2 cup Cotija Cheese Feta cheese can serve as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Pickled Red Onion Can be replaced with raw onion.
  • 1 each Jalapeño Pepper Omit for milder flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use sea salt as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Omit if not a fan.
  • 2 each Lime Wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • pizza stone
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayo, grated garlic, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cumin, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone on the middle rack.
  3. Roll out your pizza dough to about ½-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Brush the surface of your pizza dough with olive or avocado oil.
  5. Spread about ¾ of the creamy elote sauce over the surface of the dough, then add corn, cheeses, pickled red onions, and jalapeños.
  6. Sprinkle with additional chili powder and kosher salt, then bake for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining elote sauce, garnish with cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh corn and ensure your oven is fully preheated. Assemble your pizza on parchment for easier transfer.

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