Name: Carnitas Street Corn Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup); 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 package (12-count) dinner rolls, halved lengthwise; 2 cups warm carnitas (prepared pulled pork); 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; 1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (optional); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Carnitas Street Corn Sliders

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These Carnitas Street Corn Sliders combine pulled pork with creamy Mexican street corn and melted cheese in soft dinner rolls. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for parties!

Author: Emma
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders
Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American

Ingredients

Street Corn Mixture:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)

3 cups corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic, minced

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons sour cream

Sliders Assembly:

1 package (12-count) dinner rolls, halved lengthwise

2 cups warm carnitas (prepared pulled pork)

1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

1/3 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Garlic Butter Topping:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

Sauté Corn Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Add corn, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly charred. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Make Filling: Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and sour cream until creamy and combined. Remove from heat.

Assemble Sliders:

Place bottom halves of dinner rolls in baking dish.

Spread corn mixture evenly across the rolls.

Top with carnitas, Monterey Jack cheese, cotija cheese (if using), and cilantro.

Cover with top halves of rolls.

Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt. Brush generously over tops of rolls.

Bake: Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy on top.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Great use for leftover carnitas or pulled pork.

Can be prepped in advance and baked just before serving.

Add jalapeños for extra heat or use pepper jack for a spicy twist.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/carnitas-street-corn-sliders/