1/2 Nacho Recipe
Queso, Lettuce, Pico, Sour Cream (Add Chicken +$8, Short Rib +$8, Crab +$8)
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Proteins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Queso
In a medium saucepan, heat the queso over low heat until it's smooth and melted, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- 2
Chop the Lettuce
While the queso is heating, wash and shred the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Make the Pico de Gallo
In a small bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste to create the pico de gallo.
- 4
Prepare the Sour Cream
Spoon sour cream into a serving bowl and set aside. You can also add lime juice or seasoning to taste if desired.
Assembly
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
In a large serving dish or platter, first add a layer of queso, then top it with shredded lettuce and pico de gallo.
- 6
Add Sour Cream
Drizzle or dollop sour cream over the top of the layered ingredients.
- 7
Add Optional Proteins
If desired, add your choice of grilled chicken, shredded short rib, or crab meat on top for an additional charge.