Elote Tots Recipe
Spicy Roasted Corn / Habanero Cheddar Cheese / Pickled Red Onions / Hemme Bros. Cheddar / Queso Fresco / Cilantro
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Roast the Corn
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add corn kernels and season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the corn is slightly charred.
- 3
Bake Tater Tots
Spread the frozen tater tots on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions until golden and crispy, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted corn, habanero cheddar cheese, and Hemme Bros. cheddar cheese. Stir well.
- 5
Assemble Elote Tots
Once the tater tots are done, remove them from the oven and immediately top with the corn and cheese mixture. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- 6
