Best Chorizo Chili Potato Chip Nachos With Homemade American Cheese Recipes

Chorizo Nachos image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces raw pork chorizo, removed from casing
1/2 cup chopped white onions
3/4 cup white wine
1 lemon, juiced
1 pound shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
One 11-ounce package tortilla chips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

In a large heavy saute pan, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain off excess fat.
In a saucepan, add the wine and lemon juice. Bring slowly to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low. Add the cheese and cornstarch and whisk until the cheese is fully melted.
Arrange the tortilla chips on a serving platter. Drizzle with the melted cheese mixture. Top with chorizo-onion mixture. Garnish with the cilantro and chives. Serve immediately.

Homemade Chili Potato Chips with Sesame Avocado Salsa image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 russet potatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick on a mandoline or by hand with a sharp knife
Olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Juice of 1 lime
Sriracha or other hot sauce, as desired
4 avocados, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
Toasted sesame seeds, for topping

Steps:

For the homemade chili potato chips: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
Distribute the potatoes between the prepared baking sheets in one layer. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then flip the potatoes over, brush the other side with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until splotchy and brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Keep a close eye on them as they could burn quickly.
For the sesame avocado salsa: Meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, lime and some hot sauce in a large bowl. Add the avocados and toss to coat, mashing some of the avocados a little bit to bring everything together. Taste and adjust as desired (this is one of those foods that you've eaten half of by the time you're done making it because you'll probably want to taste test it again and again and again...). Top with the chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
When the chips are done, immediately sprinkle them with the chili powder. Let cool slightly and enjoy with the salsa.