_Takes a sip of late-night coffee_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to your new midnight craving obsession – Loaded 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!).
As someone who’s constantly battling late-night munchies, I’ve perfected this recipe through countless “testing sessions” (aka me in my PJs experimenting). The combination of warm, crispy tortilla chips topped with Mexican street corn, melted cheese, and a drool-worthy sauce is literally what dreams are made of!
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Here’s what you’ll need (I know you’re already excited):
– Tortilla chips (the sturdy kind, we’re not playing around here)
– 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
– 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream if you’re in a pinch)
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
– 1 lime
– Chili powder
– Tajín seasoning (because regular chili powder alone is SO last season)
– Fresh cilantro
– Optional: jalapeños (for my spicy queens out there!)
Let’s get cooking (and try not to wake up the whole house):
1. First, char that corn! Heat a skillet until it’s smoking hot (like your summer plans), and toss in the corn. Let it get nice and charred, about 5-7 minutes. No stirring constantly – let it do its thing!
1. While the corn is getting its tan on, mix the crema and mayo in a bowl. Add a squeeze of lime juice and a pinch of chili powder. This sauce is seriously addictive, y’all – consider yourself warned!
1. Layer those chips on a large plate or platter. Pro tip: Don’t skimp on the chips – this isn’t the time to be shy!
1. Once the corn is charred and slightly cooled, mix it with half of the cotija cheese.
1. Now for the fun part! Layer your chips with the corn mixture, drizzle that heavenly sauce, and sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese. Dust with Tajín, add fresh cilantro, and if you’re feeling spicy, throw on those jalapeños!
Honestly, the hardest part is not making this every single night (speaking from experience here 😅). It’s perfect for those times when you’re binge-watching your favorite show or when you need a pick-me-up after a long day.
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many times this recipe has saved me from ordering late-night takeout. It’s quick, it’s impressive, and it’s totally Instagram-worthy (if you can resist diving in long enough to take a pic!).
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And remember, life is too short for boring midnight snacks. Now go forth and create some magic in your kitchen! 💖✨
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