Beer Queso Nachos

Name: Beer Queso Nachos
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 8 cups (2 L) tortilla chips; 1/2 cup (125 mL) lager beer (or ginger ale); 1 loaf (8 oz/250 g) processed cheese product cut into small cubes; 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mild Cheddar cheese; 1 can (127 mL) Old El Paso* Chopped Green Chilies; 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 cup (125 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa; 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped; 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

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Prep 20 min
Total 30 min
Servings 12

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Nachos smothered with queso dip are sure to be a hit at any party.

Created Jan 2, 2013

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Ingredients

8 cups (2 L) tortilla chips
1/2 cup (125 mL) lager beer (or ginger ale)
1 loaf (8 oz/250 g) processed cheese product cut into small cubes
1 cup (250 mL) shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 can (127 mL) Old El Paso* Chopped Green Chilies
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup (125 mL) Old El Paso* Thick N' Chunky Salsa
1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350ºF.
2

Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes to warm chips.
3

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.
4

In medium bowl, mix beans and salsa. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
5

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.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
Tip : Nachos are easy to customize. Reduce the fat by using baked tortilla chips. Add extra flavour by piling on the vegetables.

Nutrition Information

280 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 10g Protein, 23g Total Carbs, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings

Calories: 280

Total Fat: 16g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 30mg

Sodium: 580mg

Total Carbs: 23g

Dietary Fiber: 4g

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.