This Spicy Masala Corn Toast Is the Ultimate Summer Snack

When it comes to cooking, my origins aren’t linear. It’s hard to pinpoint a specific time in my life when I started cooking. There was none In the kitchen. I was lucky. Inspiration was everywhere. My mom was a master of quick, easy after-school snacks: carrot hummus toast, masala quesadillas. These were gateway recipes that served more as guides than strict written rules. And how about this spicy corn toast? I had the basic recipe memorized for years.

These were the homemade snacks that my brother and I could choose when we came home from school (lucky, I know). Most of the time, my mom would prepare the ingredients so that we could make them ourselves (lucky, too). As a result, we quickly learned how to make these dishes and snacks ourselves. So this recipe for corn toast is my little love letter to the ever-satisfying afternoon snack that we crave anytime.

Ingredients for Spicy Corn Toast

Afternoon toast doesn’t have to be boring: there are countless ways to spice up your everyday avocado toast. HelloNow it’s time for ricotta toast. Add some spicy corn toast to your summer toast repertoire and celebrate the sunny season. With sweet corn kernels, melty cheese, crunchy bread and spices, this toast brings out the best in warm weather flavors. Oh, and did we mention it’s all ready in 15 minutes? Hard to believe!

The ingredients list for this recipe without a recipe is pretty short, but it all comes together to create the perfect bite.

Sourdough. I love it when good quality sourdough is available at the market, but feel free to use whatever bread you have on hand.

corn. You can use anything – fresh, frozen, canned.

green pepper. I like to use both red and green bell peppers.

JalapenoI’ve used fresh jalapenos and jarred pickled jalapenos, either work perfectly, it just depends on what you’re craving.

cheese. The easier it melts, the better — mozzarella, cheddar, or another easy-to-melt cheese is best.

Garam masala. It can be found in the spice section of most grocery stores.

Red chili powder. This is optional, but I like to add some extra spiciness.

coriander. Fresh coriander is a must, but I also like to add chives and spring onions if I have them.

lime. Finally, squeeze a generous amount of lime juice over the toast to bring out the flavor even more.

How to make corn toast

This is the ultimate make-ahead snack. My mom would chop up all the peppers, mix them with corn and spices, and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Then when she was ready to serve the toast, she’d add a bit of cheese. And that’s it!

To make the toast, place the sliced ​​bread on a baking sheet lined with baking paper for easy clean up. Layer the corn topping on top of the bread and top with more cheese to melt. For your desired doneness, you can air fry, grill or bake. Sometimes I like my toast melted, but other times I like toast it longer so the cheese is crispy. Toast to your heart’s content.

Serving Tips

Trust me, this corn toast is delicious just as is, but my brother and I have developed a few variations that are just as delicious.

Top with mixed herbs or mint chutney. Finely chopped herbs such as dill, coriander, and green onion, and lots of lime or lemon juice make this toast even more addictive. The freshness of the herbs goes well with the melted cheese. Mint chutney is also perfect. This toast is also surprisingly delicious when drizzled with lots of ketchup.

Serve with avocado and lemon. Thinly sliced ​​avocado with a generous squeeze of lemon makes this toast very hearty. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or simple dinner. You can also serve it with eggs and a side salad for a delicious morning meal. The options are endless.

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