Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJoe's American Bar & GrillJoe’s Nachos Recipe

Joe’s Nachos Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

queso, pico de gallo, roasted jalapeños, cilantro smashed avocado

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Ingredients

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Queso

Pico de Gallo

Roasted Jalapeños

Smashed Avocado

Tortilla Chips

Method

Queso Preparation

  1. 1

    Melt the Cheeses

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Mix in the jalapeño peppers, cumin, and salt. Continue stirring until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Pico de Gallo Preparation

  1. 3

    Chop Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Place them in a bowl.

  2. 4

    Season

    Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture, add salt to taste, and stir until combined. Set aside.

Roasted Jalapeños Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Jalapeños

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Slice the jalapeños in half and remove the seeds if desired.

  2. 6

    Roast

    Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until charred.

Smashed Avocado Preparation

  1. 7

    Mash Avocados

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados using a fork.

  2. 8

    Season

    Add lime juice, salt to taste, and chopped cilantro. Mix until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Layer the Nachos

    On a large platter, spread a layer of tortilla chips. Pour the queso over the chips, followed by the pico de gallo, roasted jalapeños, and smashed avocado.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Joe’s Nachos!

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