Nacho Bar

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

shredded cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

guacamole

🥗Healthier: avocado mash

💰Cheaper: avocado dip

Avocado mash is a fresher, healthier option.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn chips

Baked tortilla chips reduce fat content.

Prepare a trash bag for avocado peelings while working with avocados.

Squeeze the avocados to check for ripeness, ensuring they have a little give.

Keep the avocado seed in the guacamole to help prevent browning.

Chop 8 to 10 avocados for the guacamole, depending on their quality.

Use a fork to squeeze juice from 2 limes into the avocado mixture.

Chop 1/2 cup of red onion and add it to the guacamole.

Chop 2 roma tomatoes, peeling one if desired, and add to the mixture.

Chop cilantro to desired fineness and add it to the guacamole.

Add a whole jalapeno pepper, chopped, and a splash of kosher salt to the guacamole and stir to combine.

Set out two types of tortilla chips (triangle and round) for serving.

Prepare bowls with shredded cheese, sour cream, black olives, and walnut cream cheese salsa for toppings.

Encourage guests to customize their nachos with their choice of toppings.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens