Beer Queso Nachos

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Beer Queso Nachos
30 min.
12
541kcal

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Get ready to elevate your snack game with these irresistible Beer Queso Nachos! Perfect for gatherings, game days, or a cozy night in, this vegetarian delight is sure to impress your friends and family. With a rich and creamy cheese sauce infused with lager beer, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.

Imagine crispy tortilla chips piled high with a luscious blend of American and Cheddar cheeses, complemented by zesty green chiles and hearty black beans. The addition of thick and chunky salsa brings a delightful kick, while fresh avocado, tomato, and cilantro add a refreshing touch that balances the richness of the cheese. This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings people together around the table.

Ready in just 30 minutes, these nachos are as quick to prepare as they are delicious. Whether you're serving them for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, they are sure to be a hit. With 541 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your favorite lager, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a nacho masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cups tortilla chips 
  • 0.5 cup lager such as a boston lager
  • oz processed cheese food shredded
  • oz mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • oz chilis green drained chopped canned
  • 15 oz black beans rinsed drained canned
  • 0.5 cup salsa thick
  • medium avocado pitted peeled chopped
  • medium tomatoes seeded chopped
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Arrange tortilla chips on cookie sheet.
  3. Bake 5 minutes to warm chips.
  4. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat beer over medium heat until just starting to simmer. Slowly add the cheeses in small amounts, stirring constantly with whisk, until melted. Stir in chiles.
  5. In medium bowl, mix beans and salsa. Microwave uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
  6. To serve, pour half of the cheese sauce over warm chips; top with half of the bean mixture. Top with remaining cheese mixture and remaining bean mixture.
  7. Serve with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Calories541kcal
Protein10.05%
Fat45.07%
Carbs44.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.04
Glycemic Load
0.62
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.041739064714%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.06mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.1mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:540.8kcal
27.04%
Fat:27.72g
42.65%
Saturated Fat:7.77g
48.58%
Carbohydrates:62.12g
20.71%
Net Carbohydrates:53.93g
19.61%
Sugar:1.85g
2.06%
Cholesterol:28.35mg
9.45%
Sodium:875.85mg
38.08%
Alcohol:0.38g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Protein:13.9g
27.81%
Phosphorus:392.28mg
39.23%
Calcium:367.89mg
36.79%
Fiber:8.19g
32.75%
Magnesium:92.86mg
23.22%
Vitamin E:3.46mg
23.1%
Vitamin K:21.73µg
20.7%
Selenium:10.58µg
15.11%
Zinc:2.22mg
14.82%
Folate:55.59µg
13.9%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.65%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.99%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.63%
Iron:2.27mg
12.59%
Potassium:428.06mg
12.23%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.19%
Copper:0.2mg
9.99%
Vitamin A:455.25IU
9.1%
Vitamin C:7.49mg
9.08%
Vitamin B3:1.47mg
7.33%
Manganese:0.14mg
7%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.43%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%