Copycat Marley Nachos - Queso Recipe - Adventures in Everyday Cooking

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned black beans

Canned black beans are a cost-effective protein alternative.

jalapenos

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: pickled jalapenos

Pickled jalapenos are often more affordable and still provide flavor.

Start by heating a burner and adding 1/2 tablespoon of butter to a stock pot.

Add 225 grams of shredded colby jack cheese to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to coat the cheese in butter.

Add 1/4 cup of onion to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes until soft.

Add 1 clove of garlic and sauté for about 1 minute longer.

Add a whole can of rotel tomatoes (do not drain) to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add a whole can of evaporated milk and all the cheese, stirring until smooth.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, adjusting to taste.

Taste for salt and add 1/4 teaspoon if needed, stirring well.

Sprinkle in about 1/4 cup of cilantro and stir to combine.

Assemble the nachos by placing tortilla chips on a plate.

Drizzle some queso over the chips, then add cream cheese in dollops.

Top with diced tomatoes, red onions, and pepperoncinis.

Cut avocado into chunks and add on top of the nachos.

Cooking Techniques

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