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Pan of enchiladas filled with street corn and cheese, topped with lime wedges.
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Street Corn Enchiladas

Your favorite Mexican street corn flavors rolled in tortillas, smothered in a creamy sauce and covered in melted cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 321kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

For the enchiladas:

  • 4 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 3 cups Monterrey Jack cheese shredded, divided
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8-10 8-inch flour tortillas

For the sauce:

  • 1 10 oz. can green enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa verde

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, 2 cups Monterrey Jack cheese, cotija cheese, cream cheese, lime juice, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin cilantro and salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce. Spread about 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Add about 1/4 cup of the corn mixture to the center of a tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining filling and tortillas.
  • Evenly spread the remaining sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the remaining Monterrey Jack cheese.
  • Cover and bake for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is golden.
  • Serve with additional chopped cilantro, lime wedges and cotija cheese for garnish, if desired.

Notes

  • Can use drained canned corn in place of frozen
  • Can use corn tortillas in place of flour
  • Can use light sour cream and cream cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg