Mexican Street Corn Tostadas

Living in the Southwest, Mexican street corn (Elotes) is one of my favorite street foods. I like to make various recipes with it but these tostadas are one of my favorite ways to prepare it. It is a perfect vegetarian dish for summer.

INGREDIENTS

15oz Can Whole Kernel Corn (can also use fresh)

1/4 Cup Mayo

1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onion

1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Cilantro

1 Diced Jalapeño Optional

Juice of 1/2 Lime

1/4 tsp Salt

1 tsp Chili Powder

1 TBS Red Pepper Flakes Optional

2 TBS Cotija Cheese Plus more for topping

15 oz Can Refried Beans

8 Corn Tostada Shells Store Bought or Fresh

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large bowl, add corn, mayonnaise, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, red pepper flakes, chili powder and 2 tablespoons of cotija cheese.

Mix together with a spoon until the corn is evenly coated with all the ingredients. Set aside.

Heat up the refried beans in a glass dish in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until fully heated through. I like to season with a bit of lime juice, some salt and chili powder but that’s optional.

To assemble, spread about 3 tablespoons of refried beans onto each tostada and top with a scoop or two of the street corn mixture.

Sprinkle with some cotija cheese, a dash of chili powder and juice from a lime wedge.

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