KICKED UP NO-BAKE NACHOS

Kicked Up No-Bake Nachos image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

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Ingredients

1 large bag corn chips
Chili con Queso, recipe follows
Pickled jalapeno slices, optional
1 medium Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
Chopped grilled green onions, for garnish
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Sour cream, for garnish
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup diced chorizo
1 cup chopped white onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch cayenne, or to taste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup canned chopped mild green chiles
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups grated medium Cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

Spread the corn chips in a thick layer across a large heat-proof tray or decorative platter.
Ladle the chili con queso over the chips in an even layer. If desired, top with jalapeno slices. Evenly arrange the chopped avocados, green onions, and cilantro over the cheese layer and top with dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until fat starts to render, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chopped chiles, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly add the cream and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cheeses and cook, stirring, until melted and well incorporated. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve immediately with or over chips.
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Zarrar Abdulsattar

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I would not recommend these nachos. The sauce was bland and the chips were stale.

Sifa Moni

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These nachos were just okay. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste and the chips were a bit soggy.

Ash V

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I've made these nachos several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is the perfect balance of spicy and creamy.

Victoria Nakandi

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These nachos are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings.

Sahid nadaf Sahid nadaf

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I made these nachos for my family last night and they were a huge success! The kids loved the spicy sauce and the adults loved the combination of flavors. We will definitely be making them again soon.