Ultimate Spicy Nachos Recipe

Name: Ultimate Spicy Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snacks & Appetizers
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 4 cups coarsely grated pepper jack; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard or whole-grain mustard; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked; 1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce; 8 cups tortilla chips (about 1 large bag); 1 cup chopped pickled jalapenos; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 cup sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
4 cups coarsely grated pepper jack
1 teaspoon prepared mustard or whole-grain mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked
1 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
8 cups tortilla chips (about 1 large bag)
1 cup chopped pickled jalapenos
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt

1
For the sauce: In medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, garlic and jalapeno.
2
Saute for 3 minutes, and then sprinkle in the flour.
3
Cook, stirring frequently, until you create a blond roux, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the milk, cheese and mustard and use a whisk to stir all together.
5
Season with salt and pepper and let cook for 5 minutes on low.
6
For the nachos: Shred the chicken and place into a medium bowl.
7
Pour in the barbecue sauce and mix well to combine.
8
Arrange the tortilla chips on a platter and spread the chicken over the chips.
9
Pour the warm cheese sauce over the top and sprinkle with the jalapenos and cilantro.
10
Garnish with dollops of the sour cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Ultimate Spicy Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ultimate Spicy Nachos

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