Kicked Up No-Bake Nachos (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 large bag corn chips |
chili con queso, recipe follows |
pickled jalapeno slices, optional |
1 medium hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced |
chopped grilled green onions, for garnish |
chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish |
sour cream, for garnish |
Directions:
1. Spread the corn chips in a thick layer across a large heat-proof tray or decorative platter.
2. Ladle the chili con queso over the chips in an even layer. If desired, top with jalapeno slices. Evenly arrange the chopped avocados, green onions, and cilantro over the cheese layer and top with dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.
3. Chili con Queso:
4. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5. 1 cup diced chorizo
6. 1 cup chopped white onions
7. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
8. 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
10. Pinch cayenne, or to taste
11. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12. 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
13. 1 cup canned chopped mild green chiles
14. 1 cup heavy cream
15. 2 cups grated medium Cheddar
16. 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack
17. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until fat starts to render, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chopped chiles, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly add the cream and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cheeses and cook, stirring, until melted and well incorporated. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve immediately with or over chips.
18. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
19. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
20. 2 tablespoons salt
21. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
22. 1 tablespoon black pepper
23. 1 tablespoon onion powder
24. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
25. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
26. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
27. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
28. Yield: 2/3 cup
29. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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