

Who knew brie could make such a tasty hand food?! This recipe from the Coupon Clipping Cook is accented with olives which pairs extremely well with the brie. Kick up your dish up a notch with these elevated nachos made with luxurious brie. The best part about this recipe is that it is so quick and easy to make, you can whip it up whenever you’re feeling that nacho craving. Meals Heels & Cocktails may have just won me over with its loaded gouda chorizo nachos. You'll never look at a block of Velveeta the same way after making Damn Delicious ' beef queso dip, with salsa verde, green chiles, and Monterey Jack cheese. Try this queso cheese sauce recipe from A Spicy Perspective to see for yourself. Cream CheeseĬream cheese makes a silky smooth and rich cheese sauce when combined with other cheeses like sharp cheddar. If you've had less than a pleasant experience with it, these Steak & Blue Cheese Cast Iron Skillet Nachos from Fresh Off The Grid is sure to convert you. Blue Cheeseīlue cheese is one of those cheeses that you either love or hate. One of the best melting cheeses is queso quesadilla, a nutty, semi-soft cheese that is featured in Averie Cooks' loaded guacamole nachos. These Italian-style nachos with a provolone cheese sauce, turkey Italian sausage, and roasted red peppers from Cooking For Keeps is a nice alternative. This perfect microwave nachos recipe from I Am A Food Blog is not only delicious, but fast to prepare too. Nachos with stringy, melty mozzarella cheese are definitely a thing. Pepper Jack is similar to Monterey Jack with the addition of chili peppers, like jalapeños. Looking for a little extra spice? Try this loaded nacho recipe from What's Gaby Cooking featuring Pepper Jack cheese. How Sweet It Is nails this roasted green chili queso cheese dip. If you can't find white American cheese, try substituting Monterey Jack, a semi-soft cheese. These chorizo nachos with white queso sauce from The Kitchn uses white American cheese, which creates the silky sauce often seen at your favorite Tex-Mex restaurant. Put down the single slices of yellow American cheese you used to find in your lunchbox. The sheet pan cheesesteak nachos from Host the Toast uses shredded cheddar cheese. A young cheddar cheese (one that hasn't been aged) will have the best meltability due to its high moisture content. CheddarĬheddar reigns as one of the best cheeses to include in your nacho recipe. And yes, you should definitely keep these nacho recipes on hand for everyday cravings and the Super Bowl. The recipes below also showcase the best methods to use whatever cheese (or cheeses) you ultimately choose to include. You are making nachos.īelow are 13 types of cheese that will give you the best meltability, taste, and texture. If you do choose to make a cheese sauce, which is the best method to make nachos, you’ll want to melt your freshly grated cheese on low heat. The best melters are cheddar, Monterey Jack, and American cheese, to name a few. You’ll want to choose a cheese with great meltability, which is why crumbly feta and queso fresco are out. And don’t get me started on the chips that fall apart mid-dip.Īll of this is reason to make your own nachos, with cheese and toppings you choose. OK, maybe it started off as cheese, but the preservatives and stabilizers render the cheese sauce a little. If I'm being honest, the orange DayGlo nacho cheese found at stadiums, cafeterias, and carnivals is not really cheese I can get behind.

But who am I kidding, it’s all about finding the best cheese for nachos that really matters, and the most optimal choices may surprise you. There is nothing more satisfying than dipping a sturdy and lightly salted tortilla chip into a bowl of hot melted cheese - double points if there are toppings like sour cream, ground beef, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
