How to Make the Perfect Game Day Nacho Bar | I Heart Recipes

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken can be less expensive.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: pita chips

Pita chips can be a more affordable option.

Brown the ground beef on the stovetop until nice and browned, draining excess fat.

Sprinkle in taco seasoning and add chunky salsa and a little bit of water, mixing until incorporated.

Let the mixture simmer over medium heat for about five minutes.

Make the nacho cheese sauce by melting white Velveeta cheese with a splash of milk over low-medium heat, stirring until melted.

Add a little chunky salsa to the cheese sauce and mix until well combined.

Keep the cheese sauce warm in a mini crock-pot or regular crock-pot on warm setting.

Prepare toppings: onions, green onions, olives, tomatoes, and hot peppers.

Build the nachos by layering chips, meat, cheese, and toppings as desired.

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