Few dishes are built for sharing quite like nachos, and this recipe leans into that: crisp tortilla chips piled with tomato salsa, melted LANCEWOOD® Cheddar and a cooling spoonful of guacamole. It is the kind of plate that gets passed around rather than portioned out.
The heat from the salsa and chilli sits against the coolness of the guacamole and a spoonful of LANCEWOOD® Sour Cream or Full Cream Chunky Cottage Cheese, so no bite tastes quite like the last. It is a small contrast, but it is what keeps people reaching for more.
Put this in the middle of the table while the coals are still catching, and there will not be much of it left by the time the braai actually starts. Nachos have a way of disappearing before dinner even begins.
About 15 minutes from start to finish, most of it spent waiting for the cheddar to melt under the grill. It is one of the quickest options when you need a snack or side in a hurry.
Yes. The recipe already suggests LANCEWOOD® Full Cream Chunky Cottage Cheese as an alternative to sour cream for the finishing spoonful. It is a lighter, higher-protein swap that still holds its own against the smoky salsa and melted cheddar.
A good melting cheese such as LANCEWOOD® Cheddar, grated fresh rather than pre-shredded, gives better coverage and a smoother melt under the grill than pre-packed shredded cheese.
Yes. As written, this South African nachos recipe uses no meat, just tortilla chips, salsa, cheddar, guacamole and a finishing spoonful of sour cream or cottage cheese.
Keep it simple with extra guacamole and salsa, or serve it as one dish on a bigger snack platter for a braai or game night.
Nachos:
nachos or tortilla chips
Tomato salsa
bottled or canned Mexican style tomatoes
LANCEWOOD® Cheddar, grated
Guacamole:ripe avocados
lemon juice
LANCEWOOD® Sour Cream
salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
chilli(es), to taste
To finish:
LANCEWOOD® Full Fat Plain Chunky Cottage Cheese or Sour Cream
fresh coriander
fresh chillies, chopped
Nachos:
Guacamole:
Mash ripe avocados and mix with a little lemon juice, sour cream, salt, pepper and a little chilli to taste.
To finish:
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