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Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the most heavenly midnight craving crusher you’ll ever meet – Mexican Street Corn Nachos! Trust me, this isn’t your basic microwave nachos situation. This is the kind of snack that’ll have you doing a happy dance in your kitchen at 2 AM (been there, done that! 💃).
Picture this: crispy tortilla chips layered with melty cheese, topped with charred corn kernels, tangy Mexican crema, zesty lime, and a kick of chili powder. Girl, I’m already drooling just writing about it!
Here’s what you’ll need (don’t worry, I won’t judge if you’re in your PJs while gathering these):
– Tortilla chips (the sturdy kind, we’re not playing around here)
– 2 ears of corn (or 1 cup frozen corn if you’re feeling lazy)
– 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream with a squeeze of lime)
– 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 lime
– Fresh cilantro (unless you’re one of those people who think it tastes like soap 😉)
– Hot sauce (optional, but live a little!)
Let’s get cooking, bestie!
1. If using fresh corn, char it on your stovetop or grill until slightly blackened. Cut off kernels. For frozen corn, sauté until golden.
1. Arrange your chips on a microwave-safe plate (or oven-safe if you’re feeling fancy).
1. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously. Like, really generously. This is no time for portion control!
1. Microwave until cheese is melty and bubbly (about 1 minute) or pop in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.
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1. Top with corn, drizzle with crema, sprinkle cotija cheese and chili powder.
1. Squeeze fresh lime juice all over (trust me, don’t skip this step!)
1. Garnish with cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime.
And voilà! You’ve just created the most Instagram-worthy midnight snack ever! The best part? You can customize it however you like – add some diced jalapeños if you’re feeling spicy, or throw on some black beans if you want to pretend it’s healthy(ish).
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved me during those late-night cravings. It’s seriously better than any drive-thru run, and you get to stay in your comfy clothes!
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XOXO,
Your favorite food-obsessed friend 💋
P.S. If your kitchen doesn’t look like a minor explosion happened while making this, did you even cook? 😉
