Description
A delicious and easy-to-make snack featuring tortilla chips topped with sautéed corn, spices, and creamy lime mayonnaise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Avocado slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and corn kernels. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
- Stir in the chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- On a large baking sheet, spread the tortilla chips evenly. Top with the sautéed corn mixture and sprinkle the cotija cheese over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chips are slightly crispy.
- While the nachos are baking, mix together the mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Once the nachos are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle the lime mayonnaise over the top.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños if using. Add avocado slices for extra creaminess if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Mexican street corn nachos!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced serrano peppers or a splash of hot sauce to the corn mixture.
- Substitute the cotija cheese with feta cheese or shredded cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg