Beer Queso Nachos

Beer Queso Nachos

Nachos smothered with beer-spiked queso dip are sure to be a hit at any party.

Prep Time

20

Minutes

Total Time

30

Minutes

Makes

12

servings

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.
Makes 12 servings
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Nachos are easy to customize. Reduce the fat by using baked tortilla chips. Add extra flavor by piling on the vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 280
    • (Calories from Fat 150),
  • Total Fat 16g
    • (Saturated Fat 7g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 30mg;
  • Sodium 580mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 23g
    • (Dietary Fiber 4g,
    • Sugars 2g),
  • Protein 10g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 1 Starch;
    • 0 Fruit;
    • 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
    • 0 Skim Milk;
    • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
    • 0 Milk;
    • 0 Vegetable;
    • 0 Very Lean Meat;
    • 0 Lean Meat;
    • 1 High-Fat Meat;
    • 1 1/2 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 1 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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