Beer Queso Nachos

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 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 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 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.

  • Nachos are easy to customize. Reduce the fat by using baked tortilla chips. Add extra flavor by piling on the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
16g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
9%
Sodium
580mg
24%
Potassium
250mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
2g
Protein
10g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
8%
8%
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 Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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