Ford's Original Nachos Recipe
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Chips
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Making Tortilla Chips
- 1
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut each corn tortilla into 6 wedges. You will have a total of 60 pieces.
- 2
Fry the Chips
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add a few tortilla wedges at a time, frying until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 3
Drain and Season
Remove the chips from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still hot, sprinkle with salt.
Preparing Cheese Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir continuously until the cheeses melt and the mixture is smooth.
- 5
Add Flavor
Stir in the diced jalapeños and cumin, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- 6
Heat Through
Continue to heat the cheese sauce until warmed through, but do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
Assembling Nachos
- 7
Layer the Chips
On a large serving platter, spread a layer of tortilla chips evenly.
- 8
Add Cheese Sauce
Drizzle a generous amount of cheese sauce over the chips.
- 9
Add Toppings
Top the nachos with black beans, sour cream, guacamole, chopped green onions, sliced olives, and fresh cilantro.
- 10
Serve Immediately
Serve the nachos warm and enjoy with your favorite salsa or additional toppings.
