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Nacho Bar Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time1h
Serves6

Served with house tortilla chips, queso, guacamole, lettuce, mixed cheese, pico de gallo, roasted corn & poblanos, tomatillo crema, roasted red salsa, adobo crema

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CHAVAL

Xicaru 102 Espadín, Ming River Baijiu, Lime Juice, Arranyán Fruit, Agave, Guava Eau de Vie, Mango Liqueur

spicy · fruity · tangy

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Chips

Queso

Lettuce

Roasted Corn & Poblanos

Tomatillo Crema

Roasted Red Salsa

Adobo Crema

Method

Tortilla Chips

1

Prepare the Tortilla Chips

Cut each corn tortilla into triangles. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry tortilla triangles until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with salt to taste.

Queso

2

Make the Queso

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, diced green chiles, and milk. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Keep warm for serving.

Guacamole

3

Prepare the Guacamole

In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados. Stir in lime juice, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Lettuce

4

Prepare the Lettuce

Wash and shred the lettuce. Place it in a serving bowl.

Mixed Cheese

5

Prepare the Mixed Cheese

In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Set aside for serving.

Pico de Gallo

6

Make the Pico de Gallo

In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir well to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Roasted Corn & Poblanos

7

Roast the Corn & Poblanos

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss corn kernels and chopped poblano peppers with olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until lightly charred. Remove and let cool.

Tomatillo Crema

8

Prepare the Tomatillo Crema

Blend tomatillos, sour cream, lime juice, and salt in a blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Roasted Red Salsa

9

Make the Roasted Red Salsa

In a bowl, mix canned fire-roasted tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine and let sit for flavors to meld.

Adobo Crema

10

Prepare the Adobo Crema

In a small bowl, mix sour cream and adobo sauce until well combined. Adjust to taste.

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