BEER AND BRATS NACHOS

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Head to the Midwest for the big game with a platter of these crunchy snacks enlivened with a beer-laced cheese sauce. -Kelly Boe, Whiteland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) fully cooked smoked bratwurst links, sliced
2-1/4 cups frozen pepper and onion stir-fry blend
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup beer or beef broth
12 cups tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute bratwurst for 1 minute. Add stir-fry blend; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Set aside and keep warm., In a large bowl, combine cheese and flour. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in beer; heat over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan., Reduce heat to medium-low; add a handful of cheese mixture. Stir constantly, using a figure-8 motion, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, 1 handful at a time, allowing cheese to almost completely melt between additions., Arrange tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Spoon cheese mixture over chips. Top with bratwurst mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.