Recipe: Mini Buffalo Chicken Nachos with Blue Cheese Sauce
Introduction
A delicious twist on a classic favorite
Ingredients
For the nachos:
- 1 bag of tortilla chips
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
For the blue cheese sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the chicken
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the shredded chicken with the buffalo sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
Step 2: Make the blue cheese sauce
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 3: Assemble the nachos
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Top the chips with the buffalo chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced red onion.
Step 4: Bake the nachos
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the nachos are heated through.
Step 5: Add the finishing touches
Remove the nachos from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced jalapenos. Serve hot with the prepared blue cheese sauce on the side.
Conclusion
A crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion
These Mini Buffalo Chicken Nachos with Blue Cheese Sauce are a guaranteed hit at parties, game nights, or even as a quick snack. The combination of spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheddar cheese, and tangy blue cheese sauce creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy this delicious twist on a classic favorite!