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Cheesy Party Nachos with Guacamole

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Servings

12 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe avocados
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion minced
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 10 grape tomatoes cut in half
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves optional
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely chopped (optional)
  • Several dashes of hot sauce
  • 1 roasted red pepper chopped
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 2 cups grated cheddar Jack, or your favorite melting cheese
  • ½ cup chopped olives
  • ½ cup sliced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large bags of tortilla chips
  • Garnish: sliced scallions chopped fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, salsa, and guacamole

Instructions

  • Guacamole:
  • Slice avocados lengthwise, twist and split apart to reveal pit. Lay avocado down and sharply strike pit with your knife. Pull pit out with your knife and discard (the pit does not keep avocados from turning dark).
  • Scoop avocado flesh with a spoon and put in a medium mixing bowl. Add lime juice, evoo, onion, and garlic. Mash with a potato masher or fork until creamy and smooth, with just a few lumps.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add in tomatoes and cilantro.
  • Place plastic wrap or parchment paper on the surface of the guacamole, cover paper, and store for up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
  • Cheesy Nachos:
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent and very soft.
  • Add jalapeño, chipotle (if using), and roasted pepper and cook for 3 minutes more.
  • Sprinkle flour on vegetables and stir to combine. Cook flour for 1 to 2 minutes. 
  • Whisk in milk and hot sauce; bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and add cheese, olives, and scallions. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Spread tortilla chips on a platter. Generously pour cheese sauce on chips, garnish with sliced scallions, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and salsa. Serve with guacamole.

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