Jalapeno Nachos Recipe
These jalapeno nachos are ridiculously addictive and super easy to make. The best low carb finger food for the game-day party or for a crowd.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 395kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno remove the seed and pith
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup corn
- ¾ teaspoon taco seasoning /chili powder
- 6 oz tortilla chips
Instructions
Prepping
- Cut the jalapeno into two. And core the seeds and the pith using a spoon.
For the cheese sauce
- Over medium heat, in a skillet add butter, garlic and jalapeno.
- Stir until garlic slighlty changes its color.
- Add all-purpose flour and stir for a minute without burning.
- Then stir in milk, cheese, corn, and taco seasoning.
- Stir continously intil cheese melts completely.
Assemble
- In a serving plate, arrange a layer of tortiall chips.
- Pour this creamy corn cheese saucce.
- Garnish with fresh jalapeno slices.
- And serve immedietaly.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level by using more or fewer jalapeño seeds and taco seasoning to make it milder or spicier.
- Store the cheese sauce separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When ready to serve, reheat the sauce with a splash of milk or water, and warm the chips in the oven or air fryer before assembling.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg