Description
Mexican Street Corn Tostadas offer a vibrant explosion of flavor with every crunchy bite. This delightful dish features crispy tortillas layered with sweet corn, zesty lime, and creamy toppings, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (or feta/cotija)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
- 1 tsp chili powder (mild or spicy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook corn on the cob in boiling water for 5-7 minutes or grill until charred. Let cool slightly.
- Carefully slice off the kernels from the corn.
- In a bowl, mix corn kernels with mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well-coated.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; toast tortillas until golden brown and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble tostadas by spreading the corn mixture onto each tortilla and topping with crumbled queso fresco and extra chili powder.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg