Tag: cotija

American Taco Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 lb 93% lean ground beef* 1 1/2-2 tablespoons taco seasoning* 1/2 onion, chopped* 15 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup shredded quesadilla cheese 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese […]

Elotes-Inspired Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

Ingredients: 1 medium-large cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning 1/3-1/2 cup grated cotija 1/3-1/2 cup shredded queso quesadilla 1 bunch scallions or green onion, diced 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I used breadcrumbs from a loaf of cheese bread but any would […]

Green Tomato Chili Pie Topped with Chipotle Cotija Cornbread

Ingredients: cornbread layer: 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup milk 1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 egg meat mixture: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 8 oz canned Mexican style […]

Elotes Inspired Hamburgers

Ingredients: 1 lb 93% lean ground beef 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1/3 cup grated cotija cheese 1 ear’s worth of corn kernels spicy mayo: 1/2-1 teaspoon Tajín Clásico seasoning (chile lime seasoning) 1/2 cup mayonnaise to serve: buns Directions: In a medium bowl, combine all of the burger ingredients […]

Elotes-style Cauliflower

Ingredients: 1 medium-large head cauliflower, broken into florets 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream 1 tablespoon TAJÍN seasoning 1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese 1/4 cup chopped green onion (green parts only) lime wedges Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly […]

Elote-Style Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 small zucchini, cut into quarters length-wise 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Mexican crema 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/2 teaspoon Ancho chile powder 1 clove garlic, finely minced Directions: Place the zucchini wedges, skin-side down, on a baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes or until slightly charred. Allow […]