Friday Night Nacho Bar
This fast and easy dinner idea is perfect for a family movie night or a lazy weekend, but is also easily expandable to include guests.
Servings: 6 - 12
Ingredients
- 1 brick Velveeta any size
- 3 cups salsa divided
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- 1 jar sliced jalapenos
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 lb. ground beef browned, seasoned with taco seasoning
- 1 can refried beans (optional) drained, heated, water added to dip-like consistency. Add salt and shredded cheese, to taste
- 1 can black beans (optional) rinsed, drained, heated
- 1 can garbanzo beans (optional) rinsed, drained
- 1 lb. cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese (optional) shredded
- 1 bag shredded lettuce (optional)
- 2-3 large tomatoes (optional) chopped
- 1 bunch cilantro (optional) chopped
- 2-3 large avocados (optional) chopped
- 8 oz guacamole (optional)
- 1 large red onion (optional) finely chopped
- 1 bunch green onions (optional) sliced
- 1 can black olives (optional) any size, chopped, sliced, or whole
Instructions
- For Nacho Cheese Sauce: Cut Velveeta into 1" cubes; heat over medium-low heat along with 1 cup salsa, stirring often, until smooth. May add up to 1 additional cup of salsa to taste, heating until melty and hot. Serve immediately. Reserve remaining salsa to use as a topping.
- Arrange chips, nacho cheese, taco meat, and all other desired toppings buffet-style. Hand out plates!