KICKED-UP NO-BAKE NACHOS

Kicked-Up No-Bake Nachos image

Provided by Vicki in CT

Time 40m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup diced chorizo sausage
1 cup chopped white onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup canned chopped mild green chili
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups grated medium cheddar
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
18 ounces tortilla chips
pickled jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 Hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced
chopped grilled green onion, for garnish
chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

For queso: 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, 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.
Spread the corn chips in a thick layer across a large heat-proof tray or decorative platter.
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.
On the show Emeril layered these, i.e. chips, queso, toppings, chips, queso, toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060.4, Fat 76.7, SaturatedFat 31.2, Cholesterol 152.4, Sodium 1432.6, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34