Grilled Corn, Crema Mexicana & Cilantro Crostini

Grilled sweet corn and creamy Mexican crema topped on crusty ciabatta bread, finished with tangy feta, fresh cilantro, and a hint of chili powder. A perfect appetizer that combines Mexican flavors with Italian bread.

6 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ears ears corn, shucked
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 slices ciabatta bread
  • ½ clove garlic clove
  • ¼ cup crema mexicana or sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta
  • 1 wedge Lime wedge
  • ¼ cup Cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Chili powder

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Rub corn with vegetable oil. Season corn with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; grill until slightly charred and tender. Slice corn off the cob in wide strips.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Grill bread slices and rub with garlic clove.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Mix crema mexicana or sour cream with feta.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Smear toasts with crema mixture. Top crema with grilled corn. Squeeze a lime wedge over each. Garnish with cilantro leaves and sprinkle with chili powder.

    8 min

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