Full Nachos Recipe
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Ingredients
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Nachos Base
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Prepare Nachos Base
- 1
Set Up
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the tortilla chips evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Make Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Flour
Whisk in the all-purpose flour gradually, stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until it's lightly golden.
- 4
Add Milk
Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
- 5
Add Cheese and Spices
Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, salt, and paprika until fully melted and smooth.
Assemble Nachos
- 6
Layer Nachos
Pour the cheese sauce generously over the tortilla chips, making sure to cover them well.
- 7
Add Toppings
Top the nachos with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, olives, and chopped green onions.
Bake
- 8
Bake Nachos
Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Take the nachos out of the oven and let them cool for a minute. Add sour cream and guacamole on top to serve.