Queso Blanco Nachos with Chorizo and Fresh Toppings Recipe
These Queso Nachos feature a generous layer of crispy tortilla chips topped with savory cooked chorizo, creamy homemade queso blanco, and fresh toppings like avocado, pimentos, green onions, cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices for a spicy kick. Perfect as a comforting appetizer or snack, they combine melty cheese with flavorful meats and vibrant garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 13 ounces tortilla chips (1 bag)
- 10 ounces queso blanco (homemade or store-bought)
- 15 ounces chorizo (ground)
Toppings
- 2 avocados, cut into chunks
- 4 ounces pimentos, diced (from a small jar)
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, washed and chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Queso Blanco: First, make a batch of your favorite queso blanco cheese sauce following your preferred recipe or use a store-bought version to save time.
- Layer Chips: Spread a layer of tortilla chips evenly in a baking dish or sheet pan to form the base of your nachos.
- Cook Chorizo: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chorizo until it is fully cooked and hot, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Add Chorizo to Chips: Evenly distribute the cooked chorizo over the layer of tortilla chips in your baking dish.
- Pour Queso Blanco: Pour the warm queso blanco cheese sauce generously over the chips and chorizo layer to coat them thoroughly.
- Prepare Toppings: While the queso is still warm, prepare the fresh toppings by slicing the avocados, washing and chopping the green onions and cilantro, and draining the diced pimentos.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Sprinkle the sliced avocados, chopped cilantro, diced pimentos, sliced green onions, and optional jalapeño slices evenly across the top of the nachos for freshness and flavor.
Notes
- You can customize the nachos by adding other toppings like tomatoes, black beans, or sour cream as desired.
- If you prefer spicy nachos, leave the jalapeño slices on; omit for a milder version.
- Using freshly made queso blanco improves flavor and texture but store-bought queso works well to save time.
- Serve immediately while the queso is warm and cheese is melty for the best eating experience.
Keywords: queso nachos, chorizo nachos, queso blanco nachos, Mexican appetizer, melted cheese nachos
