Beer Brat Nachos

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15 Minutes Prep
30 Minutes Total
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6 Servings
Ingredient List
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 125g/4 oz (half 250 g brick) cream cheese, cubed
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/2 cup pale ale beer
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 2 tablespoons chopped, seeded jalapeño chili*
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1 bag (156 g) Food Should Taste Good™ Multigrain Tortilla Chips
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/4 cup pitted ripe olives, sliced
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 4 fully cooked beer brats, sliced
  • Small check mark in a circle icon 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Preparation
  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat cream cheese, beer and jalapeño chilies over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk, until cream cheese is completely melted. Stir in Cheddar cheese a little at a time until melted and sauce is smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Heat 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced brats; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and heated through. Meanwhile, spread chips in single layer on ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan; heat in oven about 5 minutes or until warm.
  4. Place chips on platter; top with warm cheese sauce. Top with brats, tomatoes, olives, green onions and cilantro. Serve warm.
Tips
  • *Want a little more spice? Top with additional jalapeño chili slices.