Bring the vibrant, mouthwatering flavors of Mexican street corn right into your own kitchen! These nachos are a delicious fusion of fresh ingredients and bold spices, capturing the essence of a favorite street food snack in every bite.
The combination of charred corn, creamy melted cheese, and a zesty kick of lime makes for a truly satisfying treat. It is the perfect way to enjoy these delicious and fresh flavors while bringing a bit of Summer street food fun to your night in.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 8
Ingredients#
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups corn (canned, frozen, or cut from fresh/grilled corn on the cob)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream, half and half or milk
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 (14 ounce) bag tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup cotija or feta, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons crema or sour cream or greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- cayenne to taste
- Lime juice or 1 lime, cut into wedges
(Out of all the options, I go with canned corn, milk, feta, greek yogurt, and lime juice.)
Directions#
- Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat, add the corn and let it sit until it starts to char a bit, mix it up and let it start to char a bit again before removing from heat and mixing in the mayo.
- Mix the cornstarch into the cream, bring just to a simmer, reduce the heat and mix in the cheese until it melts.
- Place the nachos on a serving dish, top with the corn, pour on the cheese, cotija, crema, cilantro, and cayenne and hit everything with a few squirts of lime juice!