Soccer Game Day Nachos (Print Version)

Crispy chips topped with melted sharp cheddar, fresh jalapeños, tomato, avocado, and sour cream.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tortilla Chips

01 - 10 oz tortilla chips

→ Cheese Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings

10 - 1 medium tomato, diced
11 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1 to 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1/2 cup sour cream
15 - 1 avocado, sliced or diced
16 - Lime wedges for serving

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F.
02 - Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet or ovenproof platter.
03 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
04 - Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to low and add both cheeses, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove from heat.
06 - Warm the chips in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove.
07 - Pour the hot cheese sauce evenly over the chips.
08 - Top immediately with diced tomato, red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro.
09 - Dollop with sour cream and add avocado. Serve with lime wedges.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The cheese sauce comes together in about five minutes, leaving you time to actually sit down and watch the match instead of being stuck stirring things.
  • It's the kind of food that invites people to gather around the platter and dig in with their hands, which somehow makes everything taste better.
  • You can prep all the toppings beforehand and just assemble everything when you're ready, so there's no last-minute scrambling.
02 -
  • If your cheese sauce breaks or gets grainy, it usually means the heat was too high—keep it at a gentle simmer and add cheese off the heat if you're worried.
  • Add toppings right after the sauce goes on the chips, because waiting even a few minutes lets the chips absorb too much moisture and turn mushy.
03 -
  • Don't be shy with the lime wedges—squeezing fresh lime juice over everything right before eating brightens the whole dish and prevents it from feeling too heavy.
  • If you want the chips to stay crispy longer, serve the cheese sauce in a warm bowl on the side so people can dip rather than fully coat everything at once.
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