Jul 13 2026
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Social Nachos Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time45m
Serves6

tortilla chips, white queso, roasted corn and poblano peppers, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeños, tomatillo crema, adobo crema

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Ingredients

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Chips

Cheese Sauce

Vegetables

Salsas & Creams

Method

Preparation of Cheese Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Cheese Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the flour and whisk to form a roux. Gradually add the milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens.

  2. 2

    Add Cheese and Spices

    Once the mixture has thickened, add the white queso cheese, ground cumin, and salt. Stir until the cheese has melted smoothly.

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 3

    Prepare Roasted Corn and Poblano

    Roast the corn and poblano peppers on a grill or in the oven until charred. Allow to cool, then chop the poblano into small pieces.

  2. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Slice the jalapeños as desired.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Layer the Nachos

    On a large serving platter, spread the tortilla chips evenly.

  2. 6

    Add Cheese Sauce

    Pour the prepared cheese sauce generously over the tortilla chips.

  3. 7

    Top with Vegetables

    Sprinkle the roasted corn, chopped poblano peppers, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeños over the nachos.

  4. 8

    Add Salsas and Creams

    Top the nachos with dollops of guacamole, pico de gallo, tomatillo crema, and adobo crema.

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