Description
These Mexican Street Corn Nachos combine the best of two worlds: crispy tortilla chips loaded with the vibrant flavors of elote. This shareable dish is perfect for parties or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled), for garnish
- Hot sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese over the tortilla chips.
- Spoon the corn mixture evenly over the chips.
- Top with the remaining Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the chips are slightly golden.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Garnish with extra crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeños.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, char your corn kernels before mixing them with the other ingredients. You can do this in a hot skillet or on a grill.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder and cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
- If you cannot find cotija cheese, you can substitute with grated Parmesan cheese, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg