Jul 14 2026

Not Cho Chips Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Tortilla chips or tots with poblano beer cheese sauce, pickled red onions, cilantro, queso fresco and Awesome sauce.

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips or Tots

Poblano Beer Cheese Sauce

Pickled Red Onions

Garnish

Method

Prepare Tortilla Chips or Tots

  1. 1

    Fry or Bake

    If using tortilla chips, simply place them in a serving bowl. If using tots, bake them according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Set aside.

Make Poblano Beer Cheese Sauce

  1. 2

    Roast Poblano Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, turning occasionally until the skin is blistered and charred. Remove from the oven, place in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam. Peel off the skins, remove seeds, and chop finely.

  2. 3

    Create Roux

    In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute until bubbly and lightly golden.

  3. 4

    Add Liquids

    Slowly whisk in the milk and beer, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  4. 5

    Incorporate Cheeses

    Add the shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese to the thickened mixture. Stir until fully melted and combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Finally, fold in the chopped roasted poblano peppers. Remove from heat.

Prepare Pickled Red Onions

  1. 6

    Pickle the Onions

    Thinly slice the red onion and place in a jar. In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the onions in the jar. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Assemble

  1. 7

    Combine and Garnish

    In a large serving dish, layer the tortilla chips or tots. Pour the warm poblano beer cheese sauce over the top. Scatter pickled red onions, fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco on top. Drizzle with Awesome sauce to taste. Serve immediately.

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