Fresh Crab Nachos

1. Preheat Oven and Mix Creamy Base

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

2. Add Crab and Seasonings

Gently fold in the fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, minced scallions, diced green chiles, and lime zest. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

3. Assemble Nachos

On an ovenproof platter or sheet pan, distribute half of the corn chips and spoon dollops of the crab mixture over them. Sprinkle half of the grated extra-sharp white Cheddar, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, and the pickled jalapeño slices. Repeat with the remaining chips, crab mixture, and cheeses.

4. Bake Nachos

Place the nachos in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

5. Prepare Fresh Topping

While the nachos are baking, prepare the fresh topping. In a large bowl, combine the diced plum tomatoes, minced yellow onion, fresh jalapeño pepper, lime juice, olive oil, diced avocado, parsley or cilantro, and a pinch of salt.

6. Finish and Serve

Once the nachos come out of the oven, spoon the fresh topping over them and finish with a sprinkle of lime juice. Serve immediately.