Idaho Nacho Recipe
Crispy nachos topped with cheese, beans, and your choice of brisket, pork, chicken, pastrami, or no meat.
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Ingredients
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Nachos
Cheese Sauce
Beans
Meat (Optional)
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- 2
Add Seasonings
Mix in the chopped jalapeños, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined and heated through. Set aside.
Assembly
- 3
Layer Tortilla Chips
On a large serving platter or baking sheet, spread out the tortilla chips in an even layer.
- 4
Add Beans
Evenly distribute the black beans over the tortilla chips.
- 5
Add Cheese Sauce
Pour the prepared cheese sauce evenly over the chips and beans.
- 6
Add Optional Meat
If using, sprinkle your choice of shredded brisket, pulled pork, shredded chicken, or sliced pastrami on top of the nachos.
Final Touches
- 7
Add Toppings
Top the nachos with dollops of sour cream, guacamole, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately while hot and crispy. Enjoy your Idaho Nacho!