Nachos Blanco with Roasted Jalapeno Salsa

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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   For the chips: In a large frying pan pour enough oil to fill it 1-inch deep, and heat it to 360 degrees F. When the oil begins to swirl add the tortilla wedges in batches and fry, flipping once until golden and a light tap sounds hollow, about 4 minutes total.

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   Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle each batch with a pinch of salt as they are placed on the plate.

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   Transfer evenly to serving plates or a platter.

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   Meanwhile make the jalapeno salsa: On a baking sheet toss the jalapeno halves, onion, and garlic with olive oil and arrange so that garlic cloves hide under the cavities of the jalapeno halves.

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   Season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven until the jalapenos begin to blacken and char along with the onions, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven and place all the ingredients, oil included, into a food processor.

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   Add the cilantro, chicken stock, and lime juice, blend until smooth, taste and season with salt.

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   Set aside.

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    For the cheese sauce: In a small saucepan on medium heat, add the butter, oil, onion, pinch salt and couple grinds pepper.

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    Saute until the onions are tender, then add the flour and cook until it stops foaming, but does not brown, about 2 minutes.

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    Add the heavy cream and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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    Add the cheese and stir until melted.

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    Keep warm.

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    To assemble the nachos, layer the chips on a platter and scatter with the shredded chicken, drizzle cheese sauce, and finish by topping with some of the jalapeno salsa.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.