Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 small can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 1/2 cups grated Pepper Jack
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (9-ounce) bag blue corn tortilla chips (8 to 10 cups)
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels, from about 2 small ears of corn
- 2 cups grated Cheddar
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 3/4 cup sour cream, for garnishing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnishing
- Pico de Gallo, for serving, recipe follows
Directions
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat and whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Do not allow the flour to color. While whisking constantly, add the milk in a steady stream. Add the green chiles and bring the sauce to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly. Add the Pepper Jack, salt, and cayenne pepper and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Cover and remove from the heat.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large, ovenproof shallow casserole or on a large baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer. Top with half of the crabmeat, half of the corn, and half of the cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining tortilla chips, crabmeat, and corn. Pour the hot cheese sauce over the crab and corn, then evenly spread the remaining grated cheddar over the top. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the nachos are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with the sliced green onions, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with the Pico de Gallo alongside.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large, ovenproof shallow casserole or on a large baking sheet, spread half of the tortilla chips in an even layer. Top with half of the crabmeat, half of the corn, and half of the cheddar cheese. Top with the remaining tortilla chips, crabmeat, and corn. Pour the hot cheese sauce over the crab and corn, then evenly spread the remaining grated cheddar over the top. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the nachos are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Garnish with the sliced green onions, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with the Pico de Gallo alongside.
Pico de Gallo:
- 3 ripe plum tomatoes (about 3/4 pound) or 1(14-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red hot sauce (recommended: Emeril's Hot Sauce)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
In the bowl of a food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse until the salsa is of uniform consistency but still slightly chunky, about 7 pulses. Transfer to a bowl and set aside until ready to serve the nachos.
Yield: 1 cup
















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By CilleNC
Fayetteville, NC
on September 14, 2008
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I made these exactly as the recipe states and they were a big hit at our Ladies Night Supper Club. In fact we were too full from chowing down that we hardly had room for the rest of the meal. It makes a lot more than I thought it would. But it is delicious and I would only make it with real crab. How divine!
By kittygirl_234_9...
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on January 30, 2008
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Ok, this is the best recipe ever! I love EMERIL and I love his food. My favorite show was the one last night with the NY Jets! I love football and I love nachos and cheese!
By hbreed13_9357972
Macedon, NY
on January 04, 2008
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These nachos were so delicious. Extremely cheesy. Worth every lump crab meat penny. I would definitely use real crab and not imitation crab. I cannot imagine that it would have been as good if I'd used fake meat. Even the pico de gallo, as simple as the recipe was to make, was very tasty.
Thanks Emeril, we'll miss you!
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