Beer Queso Nachos

 

8

cups tortilla chips

1/2

cup lager beer, such as a Boston lager

2

cups shredded American cheese (8 oz)

1

cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

1

can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained

1

can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed

1/2

cup Old El Paso® Thick ‘n Chunky salsa

1

medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped

1

medium tomato, seeded, chopped

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F.
• 2 Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes to warm chips.
• 3 Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat beer over medium heat until just starting to simmer. Slowly add the cheeses in small amounts, stirring constantly with whisk, until melted. Stir in chiles.
• 4 In medium bowl, mix beans and salsa. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
• 5 To serve, pour half of the cheese sauce over warm chips; top with half of the bean mixture. Top with remaining cheese mixture and remaining bean mixture. Serve with remaining ingredients.