The Best Nachos
http://bit.ly/2J5glS5 Nachos have always been my “I’m too tired to cook after grocery shopping” dinner. We’ve all been there, am I right? You’ve spent a fair amount of your paycheck on groceries, but you’re so tired you need a quick meal to throw together. Nachos have it all: protein, carbs, veggies, and—the most important thing—cheese! They’re also fully customizable to suit a solo diner or a group gathered for chow. The History of NachosI live 4 1/2 hours from the birthplace of nachos. Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya created the binge-worthy dish for a group of U.S. Army wives in the border town of Piedras Negras, Mexico, just across the border from Eagle Pass, Texas. The women loved it and Nacho’s especiales turned into the nachos we all know and love. As a former Army wife myself, I can just imagine sitting down to experience this Tex-Mex staple for the first time with my friends. What are the best toppings for nachos?Toppings for nachos can run the gamut of your imagination, but I prefer to keep them classic. My recipe has a beef and refried bean mixture—which not only makes the nachos easier to eat, because the beans help the beef stick to the tortillas, but as a newlywed, it stretched the protein to give me more for my dollar as well. It provided ample meat for topping our nachos and then some. A mix of cheddar and Colby Jack cheese, which I shred at home, is melted over corn tortilla chips. Yes, you could use pre-shredded cheese, but if you want that stringy-gooey cheese, you have to grate it yourself. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with an anti-caking powder that prevents it from melting to its gooiest potential. Pico de gallo (store bought or fresh), guacamole, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, diced onions and tomatoes, and fresh cilantro are classic fresh nacho toppings to sprinkle over top. Ways to Adapt This Recipe!If you’re craving variety in your nachos or don’t have all the toppings I give below, try swapping out some of the ingredients! Proteins: Cheeses:
There are an exhaustive array of salsas, guacamoles, and even tortillas chips that will add a mix of colors and flavors to your plate of nachos. I recommend experimenting with one, or all, on at least a monthly basis. What are the best chips for nachos?While I don’t know if it’s the perfect chip, I do believe that a corn tortilla cut into wedges and fried at home is the sturdiest. Here’s how to make your own tortilla chips! But let’s be real, many of us don’t have the time or desire to fry homemade tortilla chips. Many grocery stores now sell bagged tortilla chips that were fried in-house or locally. Check out your supermarket’s bakery section to see if they have them. They tend to be thicker and sturdier, which makes them great for nachos. If those are unavailable, regular store-bought triangular corn tortilla chips also work great for nachos--just definitely avoid the thin kind. You want thick tortilla chips so they don’t break when you lift them! If you have younger children, or older grandparents who have trouble eating, I recommend using round tortilla chips since the pointed ends of the triangular-shaped chips can sometimes be cumbersome for those diners. How to Avoid Soggy NachosI take my nacho baking seriously. It’s irritating to prep for a loaded nacho only to have the toppings crash onto the plate because the tortilla chip wasn’t built for the task or have quickly gone soggy. To avoid a nacho nightmare, I toughen the chips up with a quick pre-bake in a 350°F oven, and then sprinkle a protective layer of the shredded cheese on them to create a buffer between the chips and the rest of the toppings. The cheese will melt slightly. No, the chips won’t stay crispy forever, but this will give you a good amount of time before the chips begin to grow soggy. Prep Ahead For Easy AssemblyOn top of everything else that makes nachos great—their versatility, their low cost, their deliciousness—nachos are quick to make. You’ll spend more time preparing your toppings than baking them, which only takes about 10 minutes. If you want to keep the prep easy, top your nachos with store-bought ingredients (pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, etc.). If you’re not a fan of store-bought toppings, you can shred the cheese, brown the meat, or make the salsa up to three days in advance. The only topping I recommend making the same day is the guacamole, just to prevent it from browning excessively. Tips for the ultimate nacho set-up
What about leftover nachos?Let’s face it: Nachos taste best right after they’re made. Leftovers become soggy, stale, and just plain disappointing. Because they’re so easy to scale up or down, I recommend making only enough to eat in one sitting. It’s also not advisable to reheat any nachos that have been topped with sour cream. WANT MORE NACHO RECIPES? CHECK THESE OUT!Updated April 30, 2019 : We gave our nacho recipe an overhaul with all new photos and better instructions. Enjoy! Recipes via Simply Recipes http://bit.ly/2F9fkDA April 30, 2019 at 04:06PM
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