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Crab and avocado nachos with white cheddar, corn, tortilla chips, and fresh avocado on a platter

Crab and Avocado Nachos with White Cheddar and Corn

Crab and avocado nachos combine crispy tortilla chips with creamy crab topping, melted white cheddar, and fresh avocado. This easy appetizer is perfect for gatherings when you want a rich, flavorful dish with a mix of textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Mixture
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 can white and yellow sweet corn
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lb (454 g) jumbo lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped chives
Assembly
  • Tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Toppings
  • 1 avocado, sliced or cut into chunks
  • 1 slice bacon, chopped or crumbled

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. Melt the butter and oil together in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add the sweet corn, cumin, and chili powder to the skillet and cook while stirring occasionally until the corn develops a golden color.
  2. Mix in the jumbo lump crab meat, sour cream, and half of the chopped chives. Reduce the heat to low and warm the mixture for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring gently.
Assembly
  1. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange a single layer of tortilla chips over the surface.
  2. Spread half of the crab mixture over the chips, then add half of the shredded white cheddar cheese.
  3. Place another layer of tortilla chips on top, then add the remaining crab mixture and finish with the remaining white cheddar cheese.
Baking
  1. Broil the assembled nachos for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Serving
  1. Remove the nachos from the oven and top with the reserved chives, chopped bacon, and avocado pieces before serving.

Notes

Add the avocado after broiling so it stays fresh and maintains its texture instead of becoming soft.