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    Home > Meal Type > Appetizers and Starters

    Individual Fully Loaded Tortilla Chips

    Updated: Mar 26th 2019 โ€ข Published: Aug 8th 2018 โ€ข 6 Comments

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    These fully loaded tortilla chips are piled with your favourite dip ingredients, all ready for someone to grab. Because everyone loves chips and dips, but when a party is in full flow and you are busy chatting, you just know if you dunk that chip into that dip....invariably you'll spill it down your party dress or all over the floor. Enter individual chips and dips. One mouthful, loaded with flavor and ready to eat.

    9 fully loaded tortilla chips on a metal tray

    These tortilla chips are loaded with delicious creamy avocado,ย charred corn, chopped tomato, green onion and a sprinkles of queso fresco.

    What is queso fresco?

    Queso fresco, literally translates as โ€˜fresh cheeseโ€™, and you usually find it you find crumbled over enchiladas, tostadas and refried black beans.
    It has a mild flavour and a soft crumbly texture. It is easily found in supermarkets across the US. But here in Australia it is a little harder to find, but I did find some last week in the supermarket rather than having to head to the farmers market! But usually you have to look in specialist delis.

    What to use if you can't find queso fresco?

    If you can't findย queso fresco, then there are a few options for you:

    • You can make it yourself following this method from Mary over at the Goodie Godmother.
    • You can use the Indian cheese paneer. Just be sure to sprinkle it with a little salt as it isn't quite as salty asย queso fresco.
    • Alternatively use a mild feta like a french or danish feta.

    overhead view showing the queso fresco on the tortilla chip

    Can you make these in advance?

    These fully loaded tortilla chips can be made a couple of hours in advance. After that, even with a spritz of lime the avocado starts to discolour. If you can find them, use shepard avocados, they will stay green for longer.

    The tortilla chip will soften under the toppings, to ensure you still get that crunch from your chips and dip combo, make sure there is plenty of edges not covered with the avocado.

    close up showing the charred corn and chopped tomato on these fully loaded tortilla chips

    Can I use frozen corn or does it need to be fresh?

    Go for you life and use frozen corn. It is easier and doesn't make so much mess. I usually get it out of the freezer and throw it straight into my hot frying pan...there is a little spitting but nothing to life threatening ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Obviously if you have a glut of fresh corn then use that.....and if you can find purple corn, it would love AMAZING on these fully loaded tortilla chips.

    head-one view showing the elements on the tortillas and the edge of the metal tray

    Enjoy x

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    Individual Fully Loaded Tortilla Chips

    These fully loaded tortilla chips are piled with your favourite ingredients, all ready for someone to grab. Because everyone loves chips and dips, but when a party is in full flow and you are busy chatting, you just know if you dunk that chip into that dip....invariably you'll spill it down your party dress or all over the floor. Enter individual chips and dips. One mouthful, loaded with flavor and ready to eat.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: Modern Australian
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Claire | Sprinkle and Sprouts
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    Ingredients

    US Customary - Grams
    • 1 teaspoon oil
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • 2 tomatoes
    • 2 green onions
    • 24 corn tortilla chips
    • 2 avocados
    • 1 lime
    • 1 cupย  Queso fresco
    • Handful fresh cilantro for garnish

    Instructions

    • Pour the oil into a heavy based fry pan and heat over a high heat.
    • Add the corn and let it colour until lightly charred (about 2-3 minutes) then set aside to cool.
    • Hope the flesh of the tomato into small dice and discard the seeds.
    • Finely slice the white and pale green areas of the green onions.
    • Spread the tortilla chips out on a serving tray.
    • Cut the avocados in half and remove the flesh.
    • Lightly squash the avocado flash and give it a generous spritz with lime juice to help stop it browning.
    • Add a spoonful of the avocado to each chip.
    • Add a little corn, tomato and green onion, then sprinkle with queso fresco.
    • Garnish with fresh cilantro

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Comments

    1. Danielle says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Loving this idea! Perfect for parties and I love the flavors ๐Ÿ™‚ Plus I'm all about easy dishes.

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      • Claire McEwen says

        September 03, 2018 at 6:20 am

        Thank you Danielle, aren't they just the best for parties ๐Ÿ˜€

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    2. Lane says

      August 08, 2018 at 10:48 am

      5 stars
      These are amazing! I could eat these every day!

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      • Claire McEwen says

        August 10, 2018 at 5:05 am

        Thank you Lane, they are such a great snack aren't they ๐Ÿ˜€

        Reply
    3. Jenn says

      August 08, 2018 at 6:12 am

      5 stars
      Love mine with extra queso fresco - such a fun snack!

      Reply
      • Claire McEwen says

        August 10, 2018 at 5:05 am

        Thank you x
        p.s Fight you for the one with extra cheese ๐Ÿ˜‰

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