Mexican Street Corn Nachos | Mexican Street Food | Nacho Recipe

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in calories, while parmesan is often more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and more nutritious, while sour cream is usually cheaper.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of canola oil.

Add frozen corn to the skillet and cook until it starts to char, flipping occasionally.

Once the corn is charred, transfer it to a bowl.

In the same bowl, add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix with the corn.

Set up a double boiler using a saucepan and a metal bowl, adding water to the saucepan without touching the bottom of the bowl.

Add shredded Monterey Jack cheese and cornstarch to the metal bowl and let it steam until melted, stirring occasionally.

Prepare a platter with tortilla chips and pour the melted cheese mixture over the chips.

Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder before serving.

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