Mexicali Corn Casserole

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, sweet, and savory corn dish inspired by Mexican street corn flavors
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This Mexicali Corn Casserole transforms simple canned corn into a comforting, flavorful side dish. Inspired by elote, it features a creamy, slightly spicy sauce that coats every kernel of red and green corn. The blend of spices creates a rich, savory profile with a hint of sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or tacos. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that brings festive energy to your dinner table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

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Mexicali Corn Casserole

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 86.0

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This Mexicali Corn Casserole transforms simple canned corn into a comforting, flavorful side dish. Inspired by elote, it features a creamy, slightly spicy sauce that coats every kernel of red and green corn. The blend of spices creates a rich, savory profile with a hint of sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or tacos. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that brings festive energy to your dinner table without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the canned corn thoroughly in a colander to remove excess liquid.
  2. Heat peanut oil and sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Add crushed garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add sliced vegetables to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
  5. Pour in light stock or hot water, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, and optional MSG.
  6. Cover the wok and simmer for 4 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Push vegetables to the side, then stir cornstarch mixed with cold water into the sauce until it thickens.
  8. Toss vegetables and corn together in the thickened sauce until evenly coated.
  9. Serve immediately hot, ideally alongside boiled rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.4g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 15.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19.0g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 3.2g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: corn, casserole, mexican, elote, side dish, vegetarian, vegan, easy, quick, dinner, street corn, creamy, spicy, comfort food
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