Cinco de Mayo Corn Flatbread (Printable Version)

Charred corn and cotija on warm flatbread, finished with lime and a creamy jalapeño crema.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 pre-made flatbread crusts (naan or pizza base)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Street Corn Topping

03 - 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned, drained)
04 - 1 tablespoon butter
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta as a substitute)
11 - 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

→ Jalapeño Crema

14 - 1/2 cup sour cream
15 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
16 - 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
18 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the corn kernels and sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly charred. Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In a food processor or blender, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.
04 - Brush each flatbread crust lightly with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet.
05 - Evenly distribute the charred corn over the flatbreads. Top with red onion slices and half of the cotija cheese.
06 - Bake in the oven for 8–10 minutes or until the flatbread is crisped and the toppings are warm.
07 - Remove from the oven. Drizzle generously with jalapeño crema and garnish with remaining cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
08 - Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • The jalapeño crema is the kind of zesty surprise that makes everyone ask for your secret.
  • Even if your knife skills are a little clumsy, the colors and flavors make this flatbread an instant showstopper.
02 -
  • One time I forgot to dry the corn and ended up battling a splattery mess—make sure it's as dry as possible before hitting the skillet.
  • Swapping feta for cotija saved me when I couldn't find the real deal—the result was still delicious but with a slightly tangier kick.
03 -
  • Pressing the corn kernels slightly with a spatula helps them char evenly and makes all the difference in taste.
  • For extra flavor, rub a garlic clove over the flatbread before adding toppings (just like bruschetta!)—it’s a tiny step but adds big aroma.
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