Nachos for Every Taste Bud

I saw this on the Epicurious web site and thought it'd be fun to pass along.  Me, I'm a straight nacho kind of girl.  Other things that I like that are fattening would be pan fried ground meat or chorizo sausage, then add a can of Rotel tomatoes, there ain't no tellin' what you'll be Rotelin', and a box of Velveeta cheese.  Put in a micro wave bowl and micro wave until cheese is all gooey.  Serve with chips or warmed flour tortillas.  Or, you could do what they do at The Buckhead Diner.  Heat your oven to 450 degrees.  Get out your favorite potato chips.  Put them in a mound on a baking sheet and top with your favorite cheese, which for me is blue.  Calories but great! Or you could make those Frito Pies that are posted on this web site.  

Here is your guide to a variable pantheon of nachos:

Super Bowl Sunday is a snack lover's paradise. And while chicken wings and sliders are popular game-day favorites, when it comes to quarterbacking the buffet, there's one dish on the must-have list: nachos. This crowd-pleasing party dish is quick and easy to make, and with so many potential chip, cheese, and topping combinations, the field is wide open. Our mix-and-match nacho guide equips you with 10 classic and creative ways to make nachos the star of your Super Bowl bash, including pizza- and barbecue-inspired versions, gluten-free and vegan options, and sweetly crispy dessert nachos. 

Game Plan:

• Choose from our suggested matchups of chips, cheese, and toppings, or mix and match ingredients to your taste buds' desires.
• Bake the nachos on the center rack in a 450°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Nachos are best served right out of the oven while the chips are still crisp and the toppings are hot.

Equipment:

• Serve no-fuss nachos in the dish they are baked in. A 13-by-9-inch baking dish or a small baking sheet is best for crowds of six to eight.
• Line your baking dish or baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup (and to ensure that the baking dish can be reused for multiple quarters of snacking).

The Lineup:

• Create multiple layers of chips and toppings to maximize the flavor in every bite.
• While it may be tempting to double down on your add-ons, keep in mind that not overloading the chips with toppings is what keeps this dish finger-friendly.
• All of the toppings listed below should be added prior to baking, with the exception of shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and chopped fresh herbs, which should be put on once the nachos come out of the oven.

Name Your Nacho	Chips	Cheese	Toppings
Best of Barbecue Nachos	scoop-style or thick-cut tortilla chips	shredded Cheddar cheese	pulled pork or shredded rotisserie chicken, sautéed diced smoked sausage, pinto beans, barbecue sauce, sliced jalapeños, diced onions
Vegan Nachos	baked regular or blue corn tortilla chips	vegan Pepper Jack cheese	black beans, chopped tomatoes,guacamole, dairy-free sour cream
Pizza Nachos	corn tortilla chips	shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan	marinara sauce, diced pepperoni, sliced pitted black olives, diced green peppers, thinly sliced mushrooms, diced onions
Asian Nachos	deep-fried wonton wrappers (follow the steps for deep- frying wonton wrappers in our Chinese Chicken Saladrecipe)	no cheese, please!	seared diced ahi tuna, diced avocado, sliced scallions, Sriracha,wasabi mayo, sesame seeds
Everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink Nachos	a mix of blue corn and regular tortilla chips	shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Colby cheese	refried beans, pulled pork, sautéed peppers and onions, sour cream,guacamole, salsa, fresh cilantro
Meat Lover's Nachos	scoop-style or thick-cut tortilla chips	shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese	sautéed chorizo, diced grilled steak (flank or hanger), sliced jalapeños, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Nachos en Fuego	scoop-style or thick-cut tortilla chips	shredded Pepper Jack cheese	shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, black beans, sliced serranos, diced avocado, crushed red pepper flakes, caramelized onions, fresh cilantro
Gluten-Free Nachos	gluten-free corn tortilla chips	shredded Monterey Jack cheese	black beans, sautéed ground beef, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce
Greek Salad Nachos	pita chips	crumbled feta	shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced pitted black olives, chopped red onions,red wine vinaigrette
Dessert Nachos	unsalted flour tortilla chips tossed with cinnamon and sugar	crème fraîche	chocolate chips, sweetened coconut flakes, berry salsa (diced berries mixed with chopped fresh mint), ice cream

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