Beer Queso Nachos
Ingredients
- 8 cups tortilla chips
- ½ cup lager beer, such as a Boston lager
- 2 cups shredded American cheese (8 oz)
- 1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El PasoTM chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) ProgressoTM black beans, drained, rinsed
- ½ cup chunky salsa (from 15.5-oz jar)
- 1 Avocados From MexicoTM medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Nutrition
Nachos smothered with beer-spiked queso dip are sure to be a hit at any party.
1 serving Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 150), Total Fat 16g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 580mg, Total Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 2g), Protein 10g; % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 20%; Iron 8%; Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Fruit; ½ Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 ½ Fat; Carbohydrate Choices: 1 ½
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes to warm chips.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat beer over medium heat until just starting to simmer. Slowly add the cheeses in small amounts, stirring constantly with whisk, until melted. Stir in chiles.
- In medium bowl, mix beans and salsa. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
- To serve, pour half of the cheese sauce over warm chips; top with half of the bean mixture. Top with remaining cheese mixture and remaining bean mixture. Serve with remaining ingredients.
Recipe Tips
- Nachos are easy to customize. Reduce the fat by using baked tortilla chips. Add extra flavor by piling on the vegetables.