NACHOS

A colleague of mine admitted to having a pretty intense obsession with nachos.  When he found out I had a cooking blog he immediately asked me to post a nacho recipe.  Two months later I have finally gotten around to throwing together what turned out to be a fantastic recipe.  Sorry for the wait. Hope you like it!

Here are a few basic nacho rules:
1) Chip to topping ratio must be equal.  (Most restaurants are terrible at mastering this)

2) Do not make topping too runny (sogginess is a nacho no-no!)

3) Jalapenos are a MUST!

4) Nacho height should be kept to a minimum

Nacho Ingredients

1 package ground chicken (or beef - your call)
1 bag multi grain tostitos
1 large jar medium salsa
1 can re fried beans
1/2 c grated monterey jack cheese
1 c grated medium cheddar cheese
3 green onions, sliced
2 tbsp minced jalapenos (more or less, depending on your spice tolerance)
olives, sliced
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
Sour cream (for dipping)
Guacamole (for dipping) recipe included below

Method
Over medium heat, brown ground chicken in a fry pan with chili powder, cumin and minced jalapenos. Then  add 3/4 jar of salsa and 1 can of re fried beans. Mix together until warmed through.  Set aside. Preheat oven at 375 degrees.

Line baking sheet (or pizza pan) with foil and spray with nonstick spray.  Spread a layer of tostitos over entire pan.  Add a layer of chicken/salsa mixture on top.  Depending on how many chips you want you might need to add another thin layer of tostitos.  Top with remaining chicken/salsa mixture.  Add green onion, olives and cheese. Put in oven for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.  Serve with a side of sour cream, salsa and guacamole. ENJOY!

If using the entire bag of tostitos this will serve 4-6 people as a meal and about 8 -10 people for an appetizer.

   

Guacamole Recipe (previously posted)
1 ripe avocado

1/2 tomato, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp lime juice from concentrate

1 tbsp diced red onion

salt & pepper to taste

Throw all ingredients together in a bowl, smush with a folk. Eat.