Description
Elote Pizza is a delicious fusion dish inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring a crispy pizza crust topped with a creamy, tangy corn mixture, melted mozzarella, and sprinkled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor. Perfect for a quick and satisfying 30-minute meal that serves four.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza crust
Corn Mixture
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheeses and Garnish
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the pizza crust perfectly crisp and the cheese to melt beautifully.
- Prepare the crust: Follow the package instructions to ready your pizza crust. This often involves placing it on a baking sheet or pizza stone to cook evenly in the oven.
- Make the corn mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the corn kernels with mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the corn with the flavorful seasoning and creamy base.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread the prepared corn mixture evenly over the pizza crust, ensuring full coverage so each bite is flavorful.
- Add mozzarella cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella generously over the corn mixture to create a luscious cheesy topping.
- Bake the pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese is bubbly and turning golden brown, and the crust is cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese and chopped fresh cilantro over the top for an authentic elote flavor and fresh herbaceous finish. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Using fresh corn will give the best flavor, but frozen corn works well too — just thaw before mixing.
- If you can’t find cotija cheese, a crumbly feta cheese can be a good substitute.
- Adjust chili powder to taste based on your spice preference.
- For extra crispiness, use a pizza stone and preheat it in the oven before baking.
- This pizza is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in an oven or toaster oven to retain crispiness.
