Cheese Nachos Recipe
Seasoned Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips, Melted Cheddar Cheese
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese Sauce
Garnishes (optional)
Method
Preparing the Cheese Sauce
- 1
- 2
Make Roux
Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly.
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 4
Add Cheddar Cheese
Lower the heat and add the cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- 5
Season Cheese Sauce
Stir in the salt, black pepper, chili powder, and garlic powder until well combined.
Assembling the Nachos
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 7
Arrange Tortilla Chips
Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet.
- 8
Add Cheese Sauce
Pour the melted cheese sauce evenly over the tortilla chips, covering them generously.
- 9
Bake Nachos
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and chips are slightly crispy.
Garnishing
- 10
Add Garnishes
Remove nachos from the oven and top with sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and chopped cilantro if desired.
Serving
- 11
Enjoy
Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your cheese nachos!