Queso Nachos

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Jalapeño pepper minced, (optional)
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Ground chipotle optional
  • 4 oz Tortilla chips
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced small
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the jalapeno pepper (If using) for about 3 minutes, then whisk in the flour and stir for about 1 minute until bubbly and golden.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk. Add in the shredded cheese, paprika, and chipotle (if using); whisk until smooth. Bring to a low simmer. The sauce should start to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once it's creamy and thick, remove from heat and spoon over the tortilla chips. Garnish with lettuce and tomato.
  • **Queso can be made first and reheated right before you're ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1683IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg

Queso Nachos

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Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 2 tsp Jalapeño pepper minced, (optional)
  • 1 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Ground chipotle optional
  • 4 oz Tortilla chips
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes diced small

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the jalapeno pepper (If using) for about 3 minutes, then whisk in the flour and stir for about 1 minute until bubbly and golden.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk. Add in the shredded cheese, paprika, and chipotle (if using); whisk until smooth. Bring to a low simmer. The sauce should start to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once it's creamy and thick, remove from heat and spoon over the tortilla chips. Garnish with lettuce and tomato.
  • **Queso can be made first and reheated right before you're ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 218mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1683IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 1mg
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