Dubliner Cheesy Nachos

Dubliner Cheesy Nachos

What’s better than a big bowl of cheesy nachos?! This is the perfect nacho recipe and great for movie nights or a delicious indulgent snack.

For the nachos:

• 1 (200g) large bag plain tortilla chips
• 250g mild or spicy salsa (see recipe below to make your own
• 50g sliced green jalapeños, fresh or from a jar
• 100g Dubliner red cheese, grated
• 100g Dubliner white cheese, grated
• Serve with guacamole (see recipe below)

For the salsa:

• 4 tomatoes, seeds removed & finely diced
• ¼ red onion, finely diced
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• Juice from ½ lime
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)
• Pinch of salt

 For the guacamole:

• 2 ripe avocadoes
• ½ lime
• 1 spring onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tbsp chopped red chilli (optional)
• Salt & pepper

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan assisted / gas 6.
2. To make the salsa, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed. Set aside.
3. For the nachos, scatter tortilla chips in a shallow oven proof dish. Spoon over the salsa then scatter over jalapeños. Scatter grated cheese on top.
4. Bake in pre-heated oven for about 5 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese.
5. While nachos are baking, prepare the guacamole.
6. Roughly mash avocadoes with a squeeze of lime juice in a medium sized bowl using a fork. Mix in the green onion, coriander and chilli (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Remove nachos from the oven. Serve immediately with freshly made guacamole and sour cream.