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Nachos with Queso Blanco

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These Nachos with Queso Blanco are the ultimate cheesy snack or meal—loaded with crispy tortilla chips and drenched in a velvety, homemade white cheese sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or weeknight cravings, they’re easy to customize with your favorite toppings and come together in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • For the Queso Blanco:
  • 1 lb white American cheese, cubed or shredded
  • ¾ cup whole milk (plus more as needed)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, undrained
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • For the Nachos:
  • 1 large bag tortilla chips (or homemade)
  • Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, black beans, cooked taco meat, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream, cilantro

Instructions

  1. Make the Queso Blanco: Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add milk and warm gently. Stir in cheese gradually until melted and smooth. Add green chilies, jalapeño (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Keep warm on low heat, stirring often, and thin with milk if needed.
  2. Assemble the Nachos: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread chips on a baking sheet. Add hot toppings like beans or meat and bake for 5–7 minutes. Drizzle with hot queso blanco. Add cold toppings like avocado, sour cream, or pico de gallo. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use deli white American cheese for the smoothest queso.
  • Add a splash of evaporated milk for extra creaminess.
  • Leftover queso can be stored in the fridge and reheated with a bit of milk.
  • Nachos are best fresh, but can be reheated briefly in the oven.

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