The Best Roasted Elote Pizza with Chipotle Mayo

I am a HUGE pizza girl and this elote pizza may be one of my new favorite combinations. Enjoy roasted street corn with melty mozzarella and a plethora of delicious toppings that will have you saying YUM! I thought making this pizza would be harder, but in reality it is much easier than it looks!

For the dough, you can do either homemade or pre-made dough! I made mine from The Backyard Palate on TikTok! His recipe is is on his social media, but I will list it below! For store-bought dough, I LOVE Trader Joe’s pizza dough.

For the corn, first grill or sear it in a cast iron for that delicious roasted flavor. Let the corn cool then carefully cut off the cob. For your elote mixture, add to your roasted corn add 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tsp Tajin or chili lime seasoning, and a squeeze of lime juice.

For the pizza, spread out your dough and add a thin layer of your elote mix directly to the dough. Next, add cheese and top with another layer of corn. Add jalapeños. Bake on high 700F (if you have a pizza oven) for 3-5 minutes. If you have a regular oven, bake at 500F for 5-7 minutes or until the dough is golden brown on the outside and the cheese is melted. Bonus if you have a pizza stone, but it is not required!

For the toppings it is totally optional, I love pickled onions, cilantro, queso fresco and chipotle mayo! For the mayo, add 3-4 tbsp chipotle sauce from a can, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, and juice of 1/2 lime. Mix well. If you need to thin it out, then add more lime juice or water 1 tsp at a time.

The Best Roasted Elote Pizza with Chipotle Mayo

This Roasted Elote Pizza takes the flavors of Mexican street corn and transforms them into an irresistible pizza! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors, this pizza is a must-try for anyone who loves bold flavors. Topped with roasted corn, gooey mozzarella, jalapeños, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo, it’s a fusion dish that will have you craving more. Whether you make your own dough or use store-bought, this elote pizza is easier than it looks and totally worth it!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Latin American, Mexican

Servings 8 Fermented 9.5oz Dough Balls

Equipment

• Mixing Bowls
• Whisk
• Cast Iron Skillet or Grill
• Sharp Knife
• Rolling Pin
• Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
• Pizza Oven or Regular Oven 700°F for pizza oven, 500°F for conventional oven.

Ingredients

  

For the Pizza Dough (Homemade – Per The Backyard Palate) (Optional, store-bought dough works too!)

• Makes 8 fermented 9.5oz dough balls – adjust as needed
• 27 oz room temp water 98°F
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 45 oz bread flour
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp sugar or honey

For the Roasted Corn Topping:

• 4 corn cobs
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp Tajín or chili lime seasoning
• Squeeze of lime juice

For the Chipotle Mayo:

• 3-4 tbsp chipotle sauce from a can
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• Juice of ½ lime

For the Pizza Assembly:

• 1 prepared pizza dough store-bought or homemade
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 jalapeño sliced (optional)
• Pickled onions optional
• Cilantro chopped (for garnish)
• Queso fresco crumbled (optional)

Instructions

 

Step 1: Prepare the Dough (If Making Homemade)

• (Skip if using store-bought dough like Trader Joe’s!)
• In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it bloom for 5 minutes.
• Slowly mix in olive oil and flour, one spoonful at a time.
• Once the dough thickens, add sugar (or honey) and salt.
• Knead until smooth, then transfer to a greased bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours for fermentation.
• When ready, portion into 9.5 oz dough balls, place in oiled containers, and refrigerate until use.
• 📝 If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temp for 30 minutes before rolling.

Step 2: Roast the Corn & Make Elote Mixture

• Grill or sear the corn cobs in a cast iron skillet until slightly charred.
• Let cool, then carefully cut off the kernels.
• In a bowl, mix roasted corn with:
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp Tajín
• Juice of ½ lime
• Stir well and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Chipotle Mayo

• In a small bowl, whisk together:
• 3-4 tbsp chipotle sauce
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• Juice of ½ lime
• If needed, thin out with more lime juice or 1 tsp water at a time.

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

• Preheat your oven to 700°F (pizza oven) or 500°F (regular oven).
• Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
• Spread a thin layer of elote mixture onto the dough.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.
• Add another layer of elote corn mix on top.
• Optionally, add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.

Step 5: Bake the Pizza

• Pizza Oven (700°F): Bake for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Regular Oven (500°F): Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and cheese is melted.
• 📝 If using a pizza stone, preheat it for 30 minutes for the best crust!

Step 6: Add Final Toppings & Serve

• Drizzle the pizza with chipotle mayo.
• Sprinkle with pickled onions, cilantro, and queso fresco (optional).
• Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Keyword chipotle, Elote, Mayo, Pizza