Delicious Elote Pizza Recipe
A delicious fusion of Mexican street corn and pizza, topped with roasted corn, creamy sauce, cotija cheese, and chili powder.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup roasted or grilled corn kernels
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside to heat up.
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix sour cream (or crema), mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a thin circle or rectangle. Transfer it to a baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- Assemble the pizza:Brush the dough with olive oil.Spread a thin layer of the prepared creamy sauce over the dough.Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza.Distribute the roasted corn evenly across the pizza.Add jalapeño slices if using.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Finish and serve:Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle cotija cheese and fresh cilantro on top.Drizzle with extra lime juice for added freshness.Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use frozen or canned corn if fresh corn is unavailable—just roast it in a pan for extra flavor.
- For a smoky kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce before serving.