Kicked Up No-Bake Nachos (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Kicked Up No-Bake Nachos (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Spread the corn chips in a thick layer across a large heat-proof tray or decorative platter.
  2. Ladle the chili con queso over the chips in an even layer. If desired, top with jalapeno slices. Evenly arrange the chopped avocados, green onions, and cilantro over the cheese layer and top with dollops of sour cream. Serve immediately.
  3. Chili con Queso:
  4. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  5. 1 cup diced chorizo
  6. 1 cup chopped white onions
  7. 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  8. 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  10. Pinch cayenne, or to taste
  11. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  12. 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  13. 1 cup canned chopped mild green chiles
  14. 1 cup heavy cream
  15. 2 cups grated medium Cheddar
  16. 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack
  17. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook until fat starts to render, about 4 minutes. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until very soft, about 6 minutes. Add the garlic, Essence, salt, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chopped chiles, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Slowly add the cream and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cheeses and cook, stirring, until melted and well incorporated. Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Serve immediately with or over chips.
  18. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  19. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  20. 2 tablespoons salt
  21. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  22. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  23. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  24. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  25. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  26. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  27. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  28. Yield: 2/3 cup
  29. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 170.94 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.24g 14%
Sodium 179.85mg 7%
Potassium 44.55mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.79g 7%
Sugars 0.33g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.65g 7%
Protein 1.98g 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 54.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 518 Kcal (2169 kJ)
Calories from fat 252 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28g 14%
Sodium 545mg 7%
Potassium 135mg 1%
Total Carbs 63g 7%
Sugars 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 5g 7%
Protein 6g 4%
Iron 1mg 2%
Calcium 164mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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