Like I mentioned earlier, several nights a week are spent engaged in watching football games at our house. The boys love to watch. FishPapa loves to watch. FishChick loves to be wherever they are.
Me? I’m just there for the food.
And football season is all about food as far as I’m concerned. As you know, we love Mexican food around here. And last week when all the very-expensive-not-bought-with-a-coupon-simply-because-we-wanted-them taco shells turned out to be shards of broken, unsalvageable taco shells, I thought quickly on my feet. I knew we had tortilla chips and we obviously had taco fixings. So we made nachos.
But, not your ordinary nachos. Oh no.
I made nachos that don’t get soggy.
{And all God’s children said, “Amen.”}
Instead of piling all the toppings onto a pile of chips and letting the whole mess go mushy, I piled all the toppings onto a small plate Everybody made his own custom dip with chips on the side. And since I provided lots of healthy toppings, I didn’t feel bad that our family was also eating a ton of tortilla chips. (You could always served baked chips, if you want.)
Not Soggy Nachos
slightly mashed pinto beans
taco meat (you could use hamburger or try Salsa Verde Beef)
grated cheese
fresh salsa
diced avocado
sliced olives
sliced green onion
sour cream
tortilla chips, such as Tostitos
Salad plates are a great size for this meal. Pile your plate high with whatever suits your fancy. Enjoy with chips on the side.
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No Way! Am I really first? That was worth staying up late for!
Thanks for hosting! Those nachos look amazing!
~Liz
Yum! Now I'm hungry…time for a midnight snack! Who could ever get tired of Mexican food?! This is a great idea.
I posted my recipe for Almost Homemade Salsa. It's so easy and yummy, too!
You gotta love nachos that don't get soggy!!! Woo! Hoo!
Blessings,
Kim
That looks soooooo yummy:-)
My hummus is one that even men will love – my husband (a picky eater!) even loves this version. And instead of tons of olive oil, I use yogurt, tahini, and water. It really is delicious.
I had my post all finished and posted after looking at the schedule for URS, and only just now, getting read to post in Mr. Linky, did I see the words "better for you." *Sigh* My snack is definitely not better for you! Oh well, I'll be ready next week!
A better-for-you dip adapted from the Betty Crocker Healthy Heart cookbook -
Cook garlic and rosemary in olive oil, add a can of cannellini beans and 1/4 c chicken broth. Mash the beans. Add some parsley and 1 c shredded parmesan cheese. Serve warm with fresh veggies and your favorite chips, like baked Tostitos, for dipping. This dip is also good leftover, reheated the next day.
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My all-time favorite appetizer is one that my mom made many many times while I was growing up. It's 'queso' but SOOOO much better than 'just' queso!
16 oz. Velveeta (to make healthier, use velveeta made with 2%!)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) reduced fat cream cheese
16 oz. picante sauce
1 lb. lean ground beef (I usually buy 93% lean)
Brown beef, drain. Add all ingredients to either a crockpot, or a saucepan, cook until all cheeses are melted. Serve with tortilla chips. Yum!
You will not be sorry if you make this! It's amazing!
thanks for this great recipe sure to be a hit at my house
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We love Mexican food, too. Your nachos look amazing!
I'm making this right now! (Well, after I get up.)
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