Street Corn Nachos

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

This recipe can be found at El Restaurante

Recipe and photo courtesy of Simplot

Makes 16 Servings 


The Avocado Sauce:

2 oz. cilantro leaves, cleaned

1 habanero pepper, stemmed

1 t. kosher salt

2 limes, zested and juiced

10 oz. mayonnaise

10 oz. avocado pulp* (thawed, if frozen)

1 oz. sugar


Combine avocado pulp, mayonnaise, lime, habanero, cilantro, salt and sugar in a food processor and purée until smooth. Transfer to a squeeze bottle and store chilled for service.


The Nachos:

32 oz. guacamole** (thawed, if frozen)

5 lbs. sea salt chips***

40 oz. flame-roasted corn and jalapeño blend****

8 oz. cotija cheese, crumbled


To prepare, per serving: Top 5 oz. of chips with a drizzle of 1½ oz. of avocado sauce, and 2½ oz. corn/jalapeño blend. Sprinkle with ½ oz. of cheese and serve with a 2-oz. cup of guacamole.


*Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Avocado Pulp, Frozen

**Simplot Harvest Fresh™ Avocados: Western Guacamole

***Simplot Select Recipe® Sea Salt Chips, Skin On 1/8”

****Simplot Roastworks™ Flame-Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Blend