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Loaded Nachos with Cotija
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Loaded Nachos with Cotija

★★★★★ 4.9 (255 ratings)

Deeply satisfying Nachos with Cotija, layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
23 min
Cook
58 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb nachos
  • 1 tsp white onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium corn tortillas
  • 1 lb kosher salt
  • to taste good finishing oil
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the nachos dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the nachos, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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