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Mexican Street Corn Nachos

Cultural Context

Mexican Street Corn Nachos are inspired by the popular street food known as 'elote', which features grilled corn on the cob slathered in mayonnaise, cheese, and spices. This dish combines the essence of elote with the fun and shareable format of nachos, making it a favorite at parties and gatherings. The dish reflects the vibrant flavors and culinary creativity found in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.

MexicanMXappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 cups tortilla chips
2 cups frozen corn
1 cup cotija cheese
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 Serrano pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Uncle Steve's shake spicier

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2

Warm the frozen corn in a cast iron skillet with avocado oil until heated through.

3

Layer tortilla chips in the cast iron skillet.

4

Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the tortilla chips.

5

Bake in the oven for 5 minutes.

6

Chop Serrano pepper finely and mix with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

7

Remove the skillet from the oven and layer the corn mixture over the chips and cheese.

8

Add crema, chili powder, and Uncle Steve's shake spicier on top.

9

Finish with more lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

bakedmixed

Equipment Needed

baking sheetmixing bowloven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairycorn

Also Known As

Elote NachosCorn Nachos
Local Name: Nachos de elote callejero

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