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Street Corn Topped Baked Potatoes

Irresistible Street Corn Topped Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes topped with creamy chili-lime street corn and cotija cheese. Bold, easy, and perfect for dinner or parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen, thawed and drained
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub and dry the potatoes, then pierce each several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 50–60 minutes until fork-tender. While baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the corn for 5–7 minutes until lightly charred. Transfer corn to a bowl and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Fold in half of the cotija cheese and most of the cilantro. Once potatoes are done, slice open lengthwise and fluff the interior with a fork. Spoon the street corn mixture generously over each potato. Top with remaining cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Char the corn for deeper flavor. Add lime juice gradually and adjust seasoning to taste. Store potatoes and topping separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat potatoes in the oven at 375°F for 10–12 minutes before adding fresh topping.