Jul 14 2026
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Tortilla Chips & Dips Recipe

Inspired by 44 Canteen
Time1h
Serves4

Fried White Corn Tortilla Chips. Choice Of Two Sauces, Pinto Bean-Roasted Poblano & Corn Pico, Crema, Salsa Fresca, Queso

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Pinto Bean-Roasted Poblano Dip

Corn Pico

Crema

Salsa Fresca

Queso

Method

Tortilla Chips

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Cut the white corn tortillas into triangle shapes.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Chips

    Carefully add the tortilla triangles in batches to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Drain and Season

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the chips from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt immediately while still hot.

Pinto Bean-Roasted Poblano Dip

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Rinse and drain the pinto beans. Remove seeds from roasted poblano peppers and chop.

  2. 6

    Blend the Dip

    In a blender, combine pinto beans, chopped roasted poblano peppers, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  3. 7

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the dip and adjust salt if needed.

Corn Pico

  1. 8

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomato, red onion, and chop the cilantro.

  2. 9

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix corn kernels, diced tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 10

    Mix Well

    Stir the mixture until well combined, and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Crema

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix sour cream, lime juice, and salt to taste.

  2. 12

    Whisk Together

    Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Salsa Fresca

  1. 13

    Chop the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro.

  2. 14

    Mix the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  3. 15

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Queso

  1. 16

    Melt the Cheese

    In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine Velveeta cheese, salsa, and milk.

  2. 17

    Stir Until Smooth

    Continue to stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 18

    Serve Warm

    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve warm with tortilla chips.

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