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Mexican Street Corn Nachos (Gluten Free)
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Mexican Street Corn Nachos Recipe (Gluten Free)

Roasted corn topped on a bed of crunchy Nachos. A creamy cheese sauce, cilantro, &  sour cream for an easy appetizer or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Appetizer/Side, Dinner, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 12
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

Nachos:

  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 16 ounce bag of frozen corn kernels
  • 3 tbsp. mayo
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup half & half cream
  • 14 ounce bag of tortillas

Toppings:

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 limes divided
  • cilantro chopped
  • cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • cayenne pepper & paprika for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Meanwhile heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in skillet.
  • Place frozen corn kernels in skillet and roast till lightly browned and they start to pop approximately 10-12 minutes.
  • While corn is roasting & once oven is heated spread tortillas out on baking pan and warm approx. 6-8 mins. 
  • Then add softened cream cheese & half & half cream to small sauce pan over medium low heat.
  • Stir until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated with the half & half cream. Add pepper jack cheese & combine till melted.
  • Leave on warm till ready to top tortilla chips.
  • Once corn is roasted remove from pan and place in small bowl and mix with mayo. Set aside.

Layering instructions:

  • Start by drizzling cheesy sauce over warmed Nachos, then top with the roasted corn mix.
  • Drizzle with sour cream that is mixed with juice of 1 lime.
  • Then top with parmesan feta cheese mix, finely diced cilantro, sliced green onions and drizzle with lime juice wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal