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Loaded Nachos and Queso Fresco
Mexican Free recipe

Loaded Nachos and Queso Fresco

4.6 (204 ratings)

A Loaded Nachos, rich without ever feeling heavy, and served and Queso Fresco.

Prep
8 min
Cook
62 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb nachos
  • 2 tbsp white onion
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves lime
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the nachos generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the nachos and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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