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Esquites Pizza

Esquites Pizza starts with a homemade focaccia bread crust that is topped with a creamy spicy sauce, mozzarella cheese, cotija cheese, and roasted corn.
Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Keyword: Esquites Pizza
Servings: 8
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

Focaccia Bread

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

Corn

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup canned sweet corn
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

Sauce

  • ¼ cup cilantro coarsely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ cup Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more for garnish
  • 1½ teaspoons chili powder

Toppings

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
  • cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Focaccia Bread

  • In a large bowl, combine yeast, water, and sugar. Stir and let it rest 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic.
  • Pour half of the oil mixture into the yeast mixture. Set the remaining oil aside.
  • Add flour and stir to combine.
  • Add dough to a greased bowl and cover with a tea towel. Rest for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

Corn

  • Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the corn to cool for a few minutes. Transfer the corn to a separate bowl and wipe down the skillet.

Sauce

  • In a small bowl combine cilantro, jalapeño, Mexican crema, lime juice, and chili powder. Stir to combine.

Assembly

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Pour the remaining oil mixture into the cast-iron skillet. Use a pastry brush to coat the pan.
  • Add the dough to the pan and work the dough to the edges. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough.
  • Top the dough with the sauce, mozzarella cheese, cotija cheese, and finally, the corn.
  • Set in the oven to bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  • Garnish with additional cotija cheese, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal