Jul 14 2026
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Canteen Nachos Recipe

Inspired by 44 Canteen
Time30m
Serves6

Seasoned Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips, Queso Sauce, Smoked Chile Sauce, Chihuahua Cheese, Shaved Cabbage, Crema, Chopped Cilantro, Pickled Red Onion

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Ingredients

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Chips

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Queso Sauce

    In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Stir until melted and smooth. Add the diced green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Keep warm.

  2. 2

    Make the Smoked Chile Sauce

    In another saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the smoked paprika and chipotle peppers, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and brown sugar, and season with salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Layer the Chips

    On a large serving platter, arrange the yellow corn tortilla chips evenly.

  2. 4

    Add the Queso Sauce

    Drizzle the prepared queso sauce generously over the chips.

  3. 5

    Drizzle the Smoked Chile Sauce

    Spoon the smoked chile sauce over the queso-covered chips.

  4. 6

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the Chihuahua cheese, shaved cabbage, and chopped cilantro over the nachos. Top with dollops of crema and scatter pickled red onions.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the nachos hot and enjoy with extra toppings on the side if desired.

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