Street Corn Nachos
These nachos are a fun spin on elote, also known as Mexican street corn. With creamy sauce, roasted corn and fresh toppings, they’re a bold and satisfying snack. Serve them for parties, game day or casual dinners.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Cheese Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 Cup milk
- ½ Teaspoon chili powder
- ½ Teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ Teaspoon onion powder
- 1 jalapeno seeded and minced
- 3 Cups Oaxaca cheese or American cheese
- 1 Cup Velveeta cheese
For the Nachos
- 14 Ounces tortilla chips
- 1 Can roasted corn 15-Ounce
- ½ Cup Mexican crema or sour cream thinned with a little milk
- 1 jalapeno seeded and diced
- 3 Tablespoons cilantro fresh
- 2 limes 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges
- 1 Dash Tajin or chili powder or smoked paprika
- ¼ Cup Cotija cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Cheese Sauce
- Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour until combined.
- Whisk in the milk till smooth and add the spices and the jalapeno.
- Cook until thick and bubbly.
- Add the cheeses and melt.
- Turn off the burner and place a lid on the pan to keep warm until ready to use.
Toast the Chips
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lay the tortilla chips out on a cookie sheet and place in the oven. Toast for 5 to 10 minutes until slightly browned.
Heat the Corn
- Heat the corn in the microwave or on the grill or in a pan.
Assemble the Nachos
- Spoon cheese dip over the chips.
- Layer the corn on the chips. Drizzle with cream and sprinkle with jalapeno pieces, cilantro and tajin.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the nachos and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
Keep the chips crisp: Toasting the chips prevents sogginess once the toppings go on.
Make cheese sauce last: For best results, pour it hot and fresh right before serving.
Use quality ingredients: Fresh lime juice, good cheese and ripe jalapeños make a big difference.
Make cheese sauce last: For best results, pour it hot and fresh right before serving.
Use quality ingredients: Fresh lime juice, good cheese and ripe jalapeños make a big difference.
Nutrition
Calories: 1155kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 2791mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1888IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 594mg | Iron: 3mg
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