Soyrizo Nachos with Queso Blanco
Servings: 10
Cost: $15
These bold and flavorful Soyrizo Nachos with Queso Blanco are perfect for a small gathering, game day, or summer pool party. Creamy queso blanco can be made a day ahead, making this an easy and stress-free appetizer. Vegetarian-friendly with soyrizo, or substitute real chorizo if preferred.
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Ingredients
Nachos
- 1 bag freshly made tortilla chips (we like Calidad brand Mexican style)
- 8 oz. pico de Gallo or your favorite salsa store-bought or homemade
- 4 green onions sliced
- 2 fresh jalapeños sliced
- Sour cream for topping
- 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
- 8 oz. Soyrizo
cooked and crumbled (substitute cooked chorizo if desired)
- 1/2 cup queso fresco crumbled
Queso Blanco
- 1/2 pound chopped white American cheese Land O Lakes or Boar’s Head white American cheese melts best
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles canned or fresh
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño slices finely diced
- 1 tablespoon brine from pickled jalapeños
- 1 cup whole milk
- Dash of ground cumin
- 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese optional
Instructions
Make the Queso Blanco
- Combine all queso blanco ingredients in a medium microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave for 5 minutes total, stopping to stir every minute.
- The mixture will appear thin at first but will thicken as it finishes cooking and rests slightly.
- Serve hot or allow to cool, cover, and refrigerate if making ahead. Reheat gently before serving.
Assemble the Nachos
- Spread tortilla chips evenly on a large serving platter or baking sheet.
- Pour warm queso blanco generously over the chips.
- Top with cooked soyrizo, pico de gallo, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and queso fresco.
- Finish with dollops or drizzles of sour cream.
- Serve immediately while warm.
- The queso blanco can be prepared up to one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring until smooth.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip
The queso blanco can be prepared up to one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat slowly in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring until smooth.