Cinco de Mayo Corn Flatbread (Printable)

Charred corn and cotija on crisp flatbread finished with zesty jalapeño crema.

# What You 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:

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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Here&aposs the trick—when you char the corn just right, it tastes like you stood by a street cart somewhere sun-drenched and lively.
  • It&aposs a hands-on, build-and-eat dinner that sets everyone at ease and sparks conversation.
02 -
  • I once skipped the olive oil brush and ended up with chewy, doughy flatbread rather than the elusive crispy crackle.
  • Letting the corn truly char—don&apost rush that step—makes the whole thing taste authentic and transforms the flavor.
03 -
  • Keep a close eye on the oven—the last few minutes are where perfectly crisp or slightly burnt is decided.
  • Toss a pinch of extra smoked paprika on top right before serving for a warm, smoky aroma that makes people stop and ask what smells so good.
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