Best Hot And Cool Three Cheese Nachos Recipes

THREE-CHEESE NACHOS

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I received the recipe for these tasty nachos from a co-worker a few years back. They're fun to serve as party appetizers or as the main course at a casual dinner with family. -Cari Hinz, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) plus 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canned chopped jalapeno pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 package (14 ounces) pita bread (6 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salsa, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, chilies, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin and chili powder until smooth. Stir in chicken and 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese. , Split each pita into two circles. Spread 1/4 cup of chicken mixture on each circle; place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes. Combine the cheddar cheese and remaining Monterey Jack; sprinkle over circles. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LAYERED THREE CHEESE NACHOS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large bag nacho chips
2 cups shredded hot pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded salsa jack cheese
2 cups shredded traditional Sonoma jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Grilled chicken strips or steak, optional toppings

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Put half the nacho chips on an ovenproof platter and sprinkle with half of each cheese followed by a portion of the remaining ingredients. Top with the remaining chips and toppings ending with a layer of the remaining cheeses. Bake until the cheeses have melted. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

HOT AND COOL THREE-CHEESE NACHOS

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This quick and simple low-fat dish combines some favorite flavors for a crunchy appetizer with a kick!

Provided by Diane Ludy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup fat free mozzarella cheese, shredded
8 slices fat-free swiss cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar pickled jalapeno peppers, sliced
1 (6 ounce) bag baked corn tortilla chips
1 (8 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
1 (8 ounce) jar buffalo wing sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

Pre-heat broiler.
Arrange tortilla chips on a cookie sheet in a single layer.
Place 1 jalapeno slice on each chip.
Tear swiss cheese slices into small pieces and place one piece atop the pepper on each chip.
Scatter cheedar and mozzarella cheeses over the dish, covering all the chips.
Sprinkle salt over entire dish (skip for lower sodium version).
Heat 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and chips are slightly toasted.
Serve with a side dish of buffalo wing sauce and another side dish of sour cream.
Dip chip into the wing sauce for some heat -- cool it down with a dip into some sour cream!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.3, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 2587, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 7.2, Protein 16.4