CRAZY CAJUN NACHOS
These wildly delicious loaded chips bring New Orleans into your kitchen...and with the Super Bowl in the Big Easy just days away, this finger-food snack will get the party started! The homemade cheese sauce is made better with beer and Cajun seasoning, and the toppings make the nachos irresistible.
Ready in:10 minutes
Serves:8
Complexity:easy
Origin:Appetizers
INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet yellow onion, sliced
1 red or yellow bell pepper
1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
One 4-ounce can La Victoria Fire-Roasted Diced Green Chiles
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup beer (or beef broth)
12 cups tortilla chips
For Garnish: Halved Teardrop tomatoes, Chopped Green Onions and Sour Cream
Salt & freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS
In a large sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the bell pepper and continue to sauté 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the Andouille. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, or until the mixture begins to turn golden. Stir in the green chiles. Set aside and keep warm.
In a large bowl, combine the cheese, cornstarch and Cajun seasoning and mix well. In a saucepot, heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the beer and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add a handful of cheese at a time, stirring constantly, until almost completely melted. Continue adding cheese, one handful at a time, allowing the cheese to completely melt between additions.
To serve, arrange the tortilla chips on a large platter. Spoon the hot cheese sauce over the chips. Top with the Andouille mixture. Garnish with tomatoes, green onions and sour cream.