Cheesy Nachos with Salsa is an simple and tasty party appetizer consisting of nachos in cheese sauce and salsa. I have tasted this in a restaurant and loved it instantly. This is the basic version, you can add corn, beans, vegetables and make loaded nachos. Come, let’s see how to make cheesy nachos and salsa at home with easy method and step by step pictures.
Cheesy Nachos and Salsa | Party Appetizer
Ingredients
- For cheese sauce
- Butter – 2 tsp
- All purpose flour – 1 tbsp
- Milk – 1/2 cup
- Cheddar Cheese/ Mexican cheese blend – 1/2 cup
- Salt – as required
- Ground pepper – 1/4 tsp (optional)
- Nachos/ Tortilla chips – 1 cup
- Prepared cheese sauce – 4 tbsp
- Salsa – 2 tbsp
- Cilantro – 1 tbsp
For assembling
Directions
- For the cheese sauce: Heat butter in a saucepan and allow to melt. Add all purpose flour to it and mix well without lumps.
- Add milk and stir continuously in medium flame.
- When the milk thickens, add the cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper powder (if adding) and allow the cheese to melt completely and form thick saucy consistency. Switch off and allow to cool to room temperature.
- To assemble, arrange nachos in large plate. Add salsa and cheese sauce alternatively and garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Delicious Cheesy Nachos and Salsa is ready to eat!
Notes
- You can add onion, bell pepper, corn, beans etc and make loaded nachos.
- Consume immediately as the nachos will become soggy in a while.
How to make Cheesy Nachos and Salsa?
1. For the cheese sauce: Heat butter in a saucepan and allow to melt. Add all purpose flour to it and mix well without lumps.
2. Add milk and stir continuously in medium flame.
3. When the milk thickens, add the cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper powder (if adding) and allow the cheese to melt completely and form thick saucy consistency. Switch off and allow to cool to room temperature.
4. To assemble, arrange nachos in large plate. Add salsa and cheese sauce alternatively and garnish with cilantro and serve immediately. Delicious Cheesy Nachos and Salsa is ready to eat!
